Explore the Family Name Kuhner
The meaning of Kuhner
German (also Kühner): derivative of Kuhn or Kuehn. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuhner in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuhner has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kuhner was ranked 43,157th in terms of usage, with 472 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 45,740, while the number of people with this surname also decreased marginally to 467. This represents a change of -5.99 in ranking and a -1.06 decrease in count. The proportion per 100k also fell by -5.88 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #45,740 | -5.99% |
| Count | 472 | 467 | -1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuhner
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuhner, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was a significant increase in its association with the Asian/Pacific Islander group, going from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010, an increase of 122.64%. The Hispanic identity also saw an increase from 1.06% to 1.71%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.82% to 95.07%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Black, and the percentage for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.07% | -1.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 2.36% | 122.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.71% | 61.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |