Explore the Family Name Kuhnle
The meaning of Kuhnle
German (Kühnle): from a pet form of Kuno, a short form of Konrad. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Wilhelm, Erwin, Fritz, Hans.
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How common is the last name Kuhnle in the United States?
The surname Kuhnle, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, has subtly fluctuated in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 41,060 but dropped slightly to 42,579 by 2010, marking a slight decrease of 3.7%. Despite this minor drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Kuhnle surname increased from 501 to 509 during the same period, indicating marginal growth of about 1.6%. However, when measured proportionately per 100,000 people, there was a decline of approximately 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #42,579 | -3.7% |
| Count | 501 | 509 | 1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuhnle
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of Kuhnles identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage remained relatively stable, increasing minutely from 97.8% to 97.84%. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as having two or more races, dropping from 1.4% to around 0.98%, a change of -30%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (0.98%) of Kuhnles identified as Hispanic, which was not the case in the 2000 census. No Kuhnles reported being Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 97.84% | 0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0.98% | -30% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |