Explore the Family Name Kulig
The meaning of Kulig
Polish: 1. variant of Kulik ‘curlew’. 2. from kulig ‘carnival, sledging cavalcade’, perhaps a nickname for someone who organized or took place in such a cavalcade. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislawa, Jozef, Beata, Bogdan, Boguslawa, Casimir, Karol, Michalina, Miroslaw, Urszula, Wieslaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Kulig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kulig has maintained a consistent popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 22,934th in 2000 and moved slightly to the 22,892nd position in 2010, marking a 0.18% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 7.29% during this period, from 1,042 people in 2000 to 1,118 in 2010. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 population, it decreased marginally from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, showing a -2.56% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,934 | #22,892 | 0.18% |
| Count | 1,042 | 1,118 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kulig
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kulig identify as White. This group formed 97.02% of all Kuligs in 2000 and slightly decreased to 96.06% in 2010, marking a change of -0.99%. Other ethnic identities associated with the surname include those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which fell from 0.96% to 0.72%, and Hispanic, which saw a substantial increase from 0.96% to 1.70%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races also increased from 0.96% to 1.43%. The categories of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native reported no individuals with the surname Kulig for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 96.06% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.7% | 77.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.43% | 48.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.72% | -25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |