Explore the Family Name Kucan
The meaning of Kucan
Slovenian (Kučan, Küčan) and Croatian (Kučan, Kućan): nickname derived from kuča ‘shock of hair’. Compare Kuchan.
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How common is the last name Kucan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Kucan surname experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 108,153rd in popularity but dropped to 110,825th in 2010, representing a decline of about 2.47%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Kucan surname increased from 152 to 159, marking a rise of 4.61% over the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, reflecting a decrease in the prevalence of the surname against the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #110,825 | -2.47% |
| Count | 152 | 159 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kucan
As per the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Kucan surname predominantly aligns with White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.71% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slipped to 89.31% by 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.65%. No individuals were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, there was a notable appearance of Hispanic ethnicity among individuals with the Kucan surname in 2010, accounting for 8.18% of the total, compared to none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 89.31% | -7.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 8.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |