Explore the Family Name Kuczmarski
The meaning of Kuczmarski
Polish: probably from the Old Polish word kuczmar ‘fur cap’, a borrowing from Hungarian. This word is found in descriptions of Polish armorial bearings.
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How common is the last name Kuczmarski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuczmarski saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell from 66,073 in 2000 to 69,996 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 6%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 280, indicating no change in the actual number of Kuczmarskis during this decade. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #69,996 | -5.94% |
| Count | 280 | 280 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuczmarski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Kuczmarski surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.57% of individuals with the Kuczmarski surname identified as White; this figure slightly decreased to 98.21% by 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years. The data for these ethnicities was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.57% | 98.21% | -0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |