Explore the Family Name Kuehnel
The meaning of Kuehnel
German (Kühnel): from a pet form of the personal name Kuno, a short form of Konrad. Some characteristic forenames: German Eberhard, Gerhard, Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Kuehnel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuehnel has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kuehnel was ranked 44,350 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to 47,006—a change of around -5.99%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 457 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, representing a decline of -1.09%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.17 individuals named Kuehnel in 2000, but this figure dropped to 0.15 by 2010, marking an overall decrease of -11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #47,006 | -5.99% |
| Count | 457 | 452 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuehnel
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuehnel has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname nearly doubled, from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.76% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.75% to 1.11%. Whites remained the dominant ethnicity, though their percentage decreased slightly, from 92.56% to 90.71%. The proportion of Hispanics increased by 22.88%, moving from 3.06% to 3.76%. There was no recorded change in the Black community or among American Indians and Alaskan Natives holding the surname Kuehnel during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 90.71% | -2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.97% | 3.76% | 90.86% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 3.76% | 22.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.11% | -36.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |