Explore the Family Name Kmiec
The meaning of Kmiec
Polish (Kmieć): status name for a peasant farmer whoowned his own land, from Old Polish kmieć. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogumil, Malgorzata, Stas, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Kmiec in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kmiec saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. While it was ranked 23,594th in 2000, the rank dropped to 23,957th in 2010, representing a change of -1.54%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,002 in 2000 to 1,053 in 2010, a growth of 5.09%. But when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion decreased slightly from 0.37 to 0.36, marking a neglible drop of -2.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,594 | #23,957 | -1.54% |
| Count | 1,002 | 1,053 | 5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kmiec
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kmiec surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 95.71% and 94.11%, respectively, indicating a small decrease of -1.67%. The number of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 2.50% in 2000 to 3.89% in 2010, marking a substantial relative change of 55.60%. Those reporting as having two or more races dropped slightly from 1.30% to 1.23%, a change of -5.38%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals with the Kmiec surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 94.11% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.89% | 55.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.23% | -5.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |