Explore the Family Name Kuehner
The meaning of Kuehner
German (Kühner): from an inflected form of Kuehn 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bernhard, Dieter, Helmut, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Kuehner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kuehner has seen some shift in the past decade. In 2000, Kuehner was ranked 19,208 among all surnames but saw a slight decrease in rank to 21,080 by 2010, showing a change of -9.75%. The count of individuals with the Kuehner surname also decreased from 1,307 in 2000 to 1,246 in 2010, a change of -4.67%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Kuehner surname per 100,000 people dropped by -12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,208 | #21,080 | -9.75% |
| Count | 1,307 | 1,246 | -4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.42 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuehner
The ethnic identity associated with the Kuehner surname has also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.92% to 0.96%, while those reporting two or more races saw a significant jump from 0.54% to 1.61%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 96.48% to 94.22%. A notable increase was observed in individuals indicating Hispanic ethnicity, with an increase from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. No individuals reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 94.22% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.41% | 66.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 1.61% | 198.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0.96% | 4.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |