Explore the Family Name Kuilan
The meaning of Kuilan
Hispanic (mainly Puerto Rico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuilan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuilan has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kuilan was ranked 55,849 in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it moved up to rank 46,902 – a change of 16.02 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a significant rise from 343 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, marking an increase of 32.07 percent. The proportion of people with the Kuilan surname per 100,000 population showed a growth of 15.38 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #46,902 | 16.02% |
| Count | 343 | 453 | 32.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuilan
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Kuilan, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that it is predominantly associated with the Hispanic community. In 2000, around 89.80 percent of the individuals with the surname identified themselves as Hispanic, and this proportion slightly increased to 90.29 percent in 2010. There were also slight increases in those who identified as White or Black. In contrast, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was almost negligible in 2000, but it modestly rose to 1.10 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races declined to zero in 2010, from 1.75 percent in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.8% | 90.29% | 0.55% |
| White | 5.25% | 5.3% | 0.95% |
| Black | 2.62% | 2.65% | 1.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |