Explore the Family Name Kulesza
The meaning of Kulesza
Polish: from kulesza ‘gruel’, a dish normally made with corn flour; probably a nickname for someone who habitually cooked or was fond of this dish. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Janina, Kazimierz, Urszula, Andrzej, Bogdan, Czeslaw, Jacek, Jadwiga, Jolanta, Jozef, Jozefa.
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How common is the last name Kulesza in the United States?
The surname Kulesza saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kulesza ranked as the 22,196th most common last name, with 1,085 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the surname had climbed slightly to the 22,158th most popular, with an increased count of 1,166 individuals. This represents a growth rate of 7.47%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the Kulesza last name per 100,000 remained steady at 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,196 | #22,158 | 0.17% |
| Count | 1,085 | 1,166 | 7.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kulesza
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the Kulesza surname identified as White, with 97.24% in 2000 and 96.91% in 2010, showing a slight decrease in percentage. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 1.11% in 2000 and increased to 1.29% in 2010. The census data also shows a small population of Kuleszas who identify with two or more races, decreasing from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, though by 2010, there was a minor representation of 0.69% within the Asian/Pacific Islander category. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.91% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.29% | 16.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.11% | -24.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |