Explore the Family Name Kukulka
The meaning of Kukulka
Polish (Kukułka): nickname from kukułka ‘cuckoo’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Pawel, Ewa, Zigmund.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kukulka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kukulka saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 55,732 in terms of prevalence, however, by 2010 it had moved up to the 54,055th position, demonstrating a growth of 3.01 percent. The count of individuals with the Kukulka surname also increased over this decade, from 344 in 2000 to 382 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kukulka per 100,000 remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #54,055 | 3.01% |
| Count | 344 | 382 | 11.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kukulka
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kukulka. As of 2010, almost all (94.76 percent) of Kukulkas identified as White, showing a slight decrease from 95.64 percent in 2000. The Hispanic population within this surname group experienced significant growth, increasing by 50 percent from 2.62 percent in 2000 to 3.93 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Kukulkas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 94.76% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 3.93% | 50% |
| 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% |