Explore the Family Name Kueker
The meaning of Kueker
German (Küker): variant of Kücker (see Kuecker). Compare Kuker. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhardt, Erwin, Helmut, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Kueker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kueker saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,035th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 41,426th, representing a decrease of nearly 9%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying the Kueker surname decreased from 548 in 2000 to 525 in 2010, a drop of roughly 4.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decrease during this period, going from 0.2 to 0.18, a reduction of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #41,426 | -8.92% |
| Count | 548 | 525 | -4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kueker
The ethnicity associated with the Kueker surname predominantly remained white between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 98.91% of individuals with this last name identified as white, which slightly decreased to 97.71% by 2010, a minor change of -1.21%. The census data did not record any individuals with the Kueker surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, in 2010, there was a small percentage (0.95%) of individuals with the Kueker surname who identified as Hispanic, an ethnicity that wasn't recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 97.71% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| 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% |