Explore the Family Name Kuc
The meaning of Kuc
Polish: nickname from kuc ‘pony’, applied as a nickname to a short man. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wiktor, Czeslaw, Danuta, Genowefa, Henryka, Janina, Leszek, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Wasyl, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Kuc in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuc has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 40,265 and rose to 37,544 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 6.76%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 512 in 2000 to 593 in 2010, showing a significant rise of 15.82%. The proportion per 100k people saw a minor increase of 5.26%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #37,544 | 6.76% |
| Count | 512 | 593 | 15.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuc
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuc. The majority of individuals with this name identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.31% in 2000 to 92.58% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was Black, which saw an increase from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented only a small fraction in 2000, but showed the largest growth, jumping from 0.98% to 4.22% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.37% to 0.84%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 92.58% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 4.22% | 330.61% |
| Black | 1.17% | 1.85% | 58.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0.84% | -38.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |