Explore the Family Name Kuehnert
The meaning of Kuehnert
German (Kühnert): from a medieval personal name, a variant of Konrad influenced by the form of the word kuehn ‘bold’ (see Kuehn), from which it is derived. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Volker.
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How common is the last name Kuehnert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuehnert saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,372nd and accounted for 255 individuals, or about 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 78,821 and the count of individuals bearing this surname had shrunk to 242, equivalent to roughly 0.08 out of every 100,000 people. This represents a decline of 10.44% in rank and a 5.1% reduction in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #78,821 | -10.44% |
| Count | 255 | 242 | -5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuehnert
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuehnert, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.08% of those with the Kuehnert surname identified as White. This proportion increased slightly by 2010 to 97.52%. During this same period, a small percentage (2.35%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Kuehnert surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 97.52% | 1.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |