Explore the Family Name Kulick
The meaning of Kulick
1. Americanized or Germanized form of Polish, Sorbian, Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Jewish Kulik, Czech and Slovak Kulík. 2. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Kulić, Slovenian Kulič (see Kulic). 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kühlich or Külich (see Kulich).
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How common is the last name Kulick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kulick saw a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kulick ranked as the 14,503rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 12,333rd place, marking an increase of nearly 15 percent. The actual count of people carrying the Kulick name also experienced growth during this period. In 2000, there were approximately 1,884 individuals with the surname, but this figure rose by 33.81 percent to reach 2,521 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the name Kulick per 100,000 people also increased from 0.7 to 0.85, indicating a 21.43 percent rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,503 | #12,333 | 14.96% |
| Count | 1,884 | 2,521 | 33.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.85 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kulick
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnic identity distribution among those with the Kulick surname. From 2000 to 2010, the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic increased by 23.81 percent and 25.64 percent respectively, while the representation of those identifying as part of two or more races increased by 14.44 percent. Over the same period, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 0.76 percent. Moreover, there were also new registrations of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives under the Kulick name, which were previously recorded as zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.39% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.47% | 25.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.03% | 14.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.52% | 23.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |