Explore the Family Name Kuklis
The meaning of Kuklis
1. Latvian and Lithuanian: nickname from kūklys ‘miser’. This name is also found in Poland. 2. Czech (Kukliš): diminutive of Kukla. 3. Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from Kukly in Ukraine.
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How common is the last name Kuklis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuklis has seen changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked at 87,348 but improved to 85,049 by 2010, showing an increase of 2.63%. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 198 in 2000 to 220 in 2010, marking an 11.11% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #85,049 | 2.63% |
| Count | 198 | 220 | 11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuklis
Moving to ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuklis saw slight shifts during this period. Predominantly, this surname was connected to the White ethnicity, accounting for 95.96% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.00% in 2010. There was also a small percentage (3.54%) of individuals who identified as Two or more races in 2000; however, this percentage was brought down to zero by 2010. The Hispanic demographic appeared in 2010, making up 2.27% of people with this surname. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not show any representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 95% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |