Explore the Family Name Kugel
The meaning of Kugel
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a rotund person, from Middle High German kugel(e), German Kugel ‘ball, orb’. The term also denoted a hooded cloak or round-topped mountain, and in some cases the surname may have arisen from either of these senses. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Yiddish kugl, a term denoting various kinds of pudding. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shlomo, Chaim, Moshe, Yakov. German Erhard, Kurt, Wilhelm, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kugel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kugel has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kugel ranked 21,958 in popularity with a count of 1,101 individuals, or roughly 0.41 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 23,515, with a count of 1,080 individuals, or about 0.37 per 100k people. This represents a decline in popularity by 7.09% and a decrease in total count by 1.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,958 | #23,515 | -7.09% |
| Count | 1,101 | 1,080 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kugel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kugel. In 2000, around 98.64% of individuals with this surname identified as white, but by 2010, this percentage had fallen slightly to 96.67%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.64% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. Additionally, while there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there was a small representation of Hispanic individuals at 1.11%. Other ethnic identities remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 96.67% | -2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 1.48% | 131.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |