Explore the Family Name Kuhnau
The meaning of Kuhnau
German (Kühnau): habitational name from any of several places so named or from Kunau, Kuhnow, or Kunow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuhnau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuhnau saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 83,618 in 2000, it moved up to 82,613 in 2010, marking a 1.2% change. The count of individuals with this surname also climbed from 209 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, representing a 9.09% growth. However, the proportion of bearers per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08 during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #82,613 | 1.2% |
| Count | 209 | 228 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuhnau
Regarding ethnicity, the majority of Kuhnau bearers identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, roughly 98.09% of Kuhnaus were White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 96.93% by 2010. Meanwhile, no recorded Kuhnaus identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native or as Two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 96.93% | -1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |