Explore the Family Name Kuiper
The meaning of Kuiper
Dutch: occupational name for a cooper, Middle Dutch cup(e)re. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Hendrik, Willem, Harm, Klaas, Kort, Marinus, Nicolaas, Wouter.
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How common is the last name Kuiper in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuiper has seen subtle changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it slipped from 12,533 in 2000 to 12,789 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 2.04%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 6.35% during the same period, growing from 2,268 to 2,412. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly dipped from 0.84 to 0.82, indicating a decrease of 2.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,533 | #12,789 | -2.04% |
| Count | 2,268 | 2,412 | 6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.82 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuiper
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuiper was majorly White as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, accounting for 96.34% in 2000 and tapering off slightly to 95.90% in 2010. The data also showed an increase in the Hispanic association, going up from 1.06% to 1.78%, which is a significant change of 67.92%. A slight increase was observed in people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.66% to 0.70%) and those reporting two or more races (from 1.23% to 1.24%). The identification with Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native both dropped to zero from 0.22% and 0.49% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.9% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.78% | 67.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.24% | 0.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.7% | 6.06% |
| Black | 0.22% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |