Explore the Family Name Kuenzi
The meaning of Kuenzi
South German (Künzi) and Swiss German (Küenzi): from a pet form of the personal name Kunz. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Franz.
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How common is the last name Kuenzi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kuenzi has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 29,840th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 28,131st. This reflects a 5.73% increase in rank. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the Kuenzi surname also increased during this period from 743 to 851, a significant 14.54% growth. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also saw a slight increment of 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #28,131 | 5.73% |
| Count | 743 | 851 | 14.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuenzi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Kuenzi surname from 2000 to 2010. It remained predominantly white, with a slight decline from 97.85% in 2000 to 96.12% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped as well, from 0.94% to 0.71%. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which climbed from 0.81% to 2.00%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives went from no recorded data to 0.82%. There were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 96.12% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 2% | 146.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0.71% | -24.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |