Explore the Family Name Kulhanek
The meaning of Kulhanek
Czech (Kulhánek): nickname for a lame man, from a derivative of kulhat ‘to limp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kulhanek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kulhanek increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 27,618 in 2000 to 26,795 in 2010, marking a change of approximately 2.98%. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also increased over the decade from 821 to 908, reflecting a growth rate of 10.6%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also saw an increase of 3.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,618 | #26,795 | 2.98% |
| Count | 821 | 908 | 10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.31 | 3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kulhanek
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts among those carrying the Kulhanek surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (95.98%), which slightly decreased to 94.49% by 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.56% in 2000 to 3.52% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 census at 1.1%, whereas this category was not recorded in 2000. The portion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined from 0.85% in 2000 to 0.55% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.49% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.52% | 37.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.55% | -35.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |