Explore the Family Name Kueck
The meaning of Kueck
German (Kück): from Middle Low German küken ‘chick’, possibly a nickname for an in experienced person. Compare Kuck. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Fritz, Gerhard, Hans, Helmut, Hermann, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Kueck in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kueck saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 60,083rd most popular surname in the United States but dropped to 66,553rd by 2010, indicating a decline of 10.77%. The count of individuals with this last name also diminished, falling from 314 people in 2000 to 297 in 2010, a reduction of 5.41%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Kueck per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #66,553 | -10.77% |
| Count | 314 | 297 | -5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kueck
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Kueck identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 97.77% and 98.32%, respectively. The remaining categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded percentage for both years. This suggests little diversity in the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Kueck surname during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 98.32% | 0.56% |
| 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% |