Explore the Family Name Kunath
The meaning of Kunath
1. German: from an old East Central German vernacular form of the personal name Konrad. 2. Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Kunat or Czech Kunát, cognates of 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Dieter, Gerhard, Gunter, Heinz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Kunath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kunath saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,263 among all surnames and had 544 bearers, representing a proportion of 0.2 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank climbed to 37,792, and the count of bearers increased by 8.09% to 588, maintaining the same proportion as in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #37,792 | 1.23% |
| Count | 544 | 588 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunath
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kunath. In 2000, almost all (98.35%) bearers identified as White. This percentage dropped slightly to 96.43% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable emergence of Hispanic identification, which was non-existent in 2000 but rose to 2.89% in 2010. All other ethnicities - Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native - either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.43% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.89% | 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% |