Explore the Family Name Kujat
The meaning of Kujat
Polish and East German (of Polish origin): probably derived from the Polish base kuj- (from kuć-) ‘to forge, to hammer’, hence an occupational name for a smith.
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How common is the last name Kujat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kujat has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Kujat ranked as the 68,973rd most common surname, but in 2010, it dropped to the 69,996th position, marking a small change of -1.48%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual number of people with the Kujat surname increased from 266 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.26%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a -10.0% change, decreasing from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #69,996 | -1.48% |
| Count | 266 | 280 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kujat
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Kujat surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked with those identifying as White. In 2000, around 96.62% of Kujats identified as White, which slightly decreased to 92.50% in 2010. In contrast, there were no recorded individuals with the Kujat surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. Notably, by 2010, some diversity began to emerge amongst Kujats, with 2.50% identifying as Two or more races and 2.86% identifying as Hispanic, which were not reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 92.5% | -4.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |