Explore the Family Name Kuhne
The meaning of Kuhne
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kuhn. 2. German (Kühne): see Kuehne. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bernhard, Heinz, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Kuhne in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuhne has seen a slight decrease over the course of a decade. The rank of the name dropped from 31,924 in the year 2000 to 33,567 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 5.15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Kuhne surname also decreased marginally by about 0.59%, going down from 683 in 2000 to 679 in 2010. This led to a drop in the proportion per 100k people from 0.25 to 0.23, indicating an 8% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #33,567 | -5.15% |
| Count | 683 | 679 | -0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuhne
Focusing on the ethnic identity affiliated with the surname Kuhne, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is primarily associated with individuals of White ethnicity. Compared to 2000, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname increased slightly by 0.59% in 2010, reaching 96.02%. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw a decrease, there was a notable increase of 76.07% in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity. However, the percentages for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 96.02% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.06% | 76.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 0.88% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |