Explore the Family Name Kulow
The meaning of Kulow
German: habitational name from Kuhlow near Schwerin, Mecklenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Frieda, Gerhard, Volkmar.
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How common is the last name Kulow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kulow has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 32,488, and it rose slightly to 31,994 in 2010, indicating an upward shift of 1.52%. During this same period, the count of people bearing the Kulow name increased from 667 in 2000 to 721 in 2010, a growth of 8.1%. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by 4.0%, suggesting that while the number of people with the Kulow surname grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #31,994 | 1.52% |
| Count | 667 | 721 | 8.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kulow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Kulow surname identifying as White decreased from 92.80% in 2000 to 84.88% in 2010, a change of -8.53%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 5.40% in 2000 to 9.02% in 2010, a jump of 67.04%. Furthermore, new ethnic identities appeared in 2010 which were not present in 2000; 2.22% identified as being of Two or more races and 2.77% identified as Black. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 84.88% | -8.53% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 9.02% | 67.04% |
| Black | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |