Explore the Family Name Kueny
The meaning of Kueny
Swiss German (Küeny): from a pet form of the personal name Kuen, itself a variant of Kuhn. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Kueny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kueny has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563, while a decade later, it moved up to rank 47,791, marking a modest increase of 3.58%. The count of people with this last name also saw an uptick from 398 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, representing an 11.31% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #47,791 | 3.58% |
| Count | 398 | 443 | 11.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kueny
Digging into the ethnicity of individuals with the Kueny surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there was a minor decrease in this group from 96.73% in 2000 to 94.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, the census recorded an emergence of Kuenys identifying as belonging to two or more races and Black during this period. Nevertheless, the Hispanic representation remained unchanged at 2.26%, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 94.13% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |