Explore the Family Name Kuczynski
The meaning of Kuczynski
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Kuczyński): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Kuczyn, Kuczyna, or Kuczyny. 2. Jewish (from Poland; Kuczyński): variant of Kuciński (see Kucinski). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Andrzej, Casimir, Henryk, Janina, Janusz, Jaroslaw, Krzysztof, Maciej, Mieczyslaw, Mieczyslawa.
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How common is the last name Kuczynski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuczynski ranked 17,128th in popularity in the United States in the year 2000, and dropped slightly to the 17,927th spot by 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 4.66%. Despite the drop in ranking, the overall count of individuals with the Kuczynski surname increased by 2.03% from 1,528 in 2000 to 1,559 in 2010. However, when considering the overall proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of about 7.02%, from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,128 | #17,927 | -4.66% |
| Count | 1,528 | 1,559 | 2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.53 | -7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuczynski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Kuczynski surname identified as White, with 97.97% in 2000 and 96.79% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.20%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.32% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 0.72% in 2000 to 0.83% in 2010, representing a change of 15.28%. The Hispanic population also saw a significant increase over the decade, from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010, a jump of 57.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.79% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.54% | 57.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.83% | 15.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |