Explore the Family Name Kuhnke
The meaning of Kuhnke
German: from a pet form of the personal name Kunath. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Kurt, Erwin, Fritz, Gunter, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kuhnke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuhnke saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kuhnke was ranked 54,152nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 52,736th. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 10.08%, from 357 people in 2000 to 393 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #52,736 | 2.61% |
| Count | 357 | 393 | 10.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuhnke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some slight shifts within the Kuhnke population between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly identified as white, there was a small decrease from 98.32% in 2000 to 96.18% in 2010. Additionally, the census introduced data for those identifying with two or more ethnicities and Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, comprising 1.53% and 1.27% of the Kuhnke population respectively. The proportions of Kuhnke individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no recorded individuals in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 96.18% | -2.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |