Explore the Family Name Kuker
The meaning of Kuker
1. German (Küker): see Kueker. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from German kucken ‘to cuckoo’ + the agent suffix -er, one of the surnames distributed to Jews at random by Austrian clerks. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kuker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kuker' saw subtle changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at the 55,003rd most popular surname and slightly dipped in popularity by 2010, ranking at 56,710th. This represented a decline of 3.1%. However, despite its drop in rank, the number of individuals carrying the Kuker surname increased from 350 to 360, seeing a rise of approximately 2.86%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a decrease of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #56,710 | -3.1% |
| Count | 350 | 360 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuker
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity of those with the Kuker surname shows little change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Kuker surname identified as White, making up 97.43% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.22% in 2010, marking a marginal reduction of 0.22%. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races. However, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.00% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010, a 25% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 97.22% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.5% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |