Explore the Family Name Kulm
The meaning of Kulm
German: habitational name from a place so named in Thuringia and Lower Lusatia (now in Poland) or possibly others also named with the Slavic loanword kholm ‘hill, mountain top’.
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How common is the last name Kulm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kulm has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 64,008 and by 2010 it had risen to the 62,045th rank, marking an improvement of 3.07%. The number of people bearing this surname also rose from 291 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, indicating a growth of 11.0%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #62,045 | 3.07% |
| Count | 291 | 323 | 11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kulm
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kulm. The predominant ethnicity for this name is White, accounting for 97.59% in 2000 and 96.28% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of the Kulm surname within the Hispanic community by 2010, accounting for 1.55% of those with this last name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.28% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| 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% |