Explore the Family Name Kulinski
The meaning of Kulinski
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Kuliński): habitational name for someone from a place called Kulin in Dobrzyn region, named with kula ‘ball’. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Kuleni in Belarus or Kulna in Ukraine. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Leszek, Lech.
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How common is the last name Kulinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kulinski has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The rank slightly dropped from 31,339 in 2000 to 31,994 in 2010, demonstrating a decrease of 2.09%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of people bearing the surname saw an increase from 699 in 2000 to 721 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.15%. This led to a slight decrease in the proportion per 100k from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #31,994 | -2.09% |
| Count | 699 | 721 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kulinski
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Kulinski surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority identified as White, constituting 97.71% in 2000 and 97.50% in 2010, marking a small decrease of 0.21%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 1.86% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010, a significant reduction of 25.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 97.5% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.39% | -25.27% |
| 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% |