Explore the Family Name Kuehnle
The meaning of Kuehnle
German (Kühnle): see Kuhnle. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Kuehnle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kuehnle has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kuehnle was ranked as the 47,026th most popular surname in the U.S., slipping to 50,362nd by 2010, marking a decrease of 7.09 percent. The number of people carrying this surname also fell slightly from 425 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, reducing by 2.35 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Kuehnle per 100k individuals also dropped by 12.5 percent over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #50,362 | -7.09% |
| Count | 425 | 415 | -2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuehnle
When observing the ethnic identity associated with Kuehnle, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's an identifiable shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the Kuehnle name are of White ethnicity, although that percentage decreased from 97.18 percent in 2000 to 91.08 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with the Kuehnle surname saw an impressive rise of 160.62 percent, increasing from 2.59 percent in 2000 to 6.75 percent in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or had their data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 91.08% | -6.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 6.75% | 160.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |