Explore the Family Name Kuhse
The meaning of Kuhse
German: variant of Kuhs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuhse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuhse has seen a steady increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Kuhse was ranked 79,958th in terms of popularity within the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 75,317th place, marking an upward shift of 5.8%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this period from 221 to 256, which indicates a growth rate of approximately 15.84%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 inhabitants also saw a slight increase from 0.08 to 0.09, reflecting a change of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #75,317 | 5.8% |
| Count | 221 | 256 | 15.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuhse
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuhse, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals who bear this name identify as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 96.38% in 2000 to 92.58% in 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase with respect to those identifying as Hispanic, from zero to 3.13%, and a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races at 2.73%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as these categories remained at zero in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 92.58% | -3.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |