Explore the Family Name Kunert
The meaning of Kunert
German: variant of Kunrat (see Konrad). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Erhardt, Erwin, Frieda, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kunert in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kunert was ranked 34,308 in popularity in 2000 and then slipped to 35,246 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 2.73%. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 625 in 2000 to 639 in 2010, marking a 2.24% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 4.35%, dropping from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #35,246 | -2.73% |
| Count | 625 | 639 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunert
Concerning ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Kunert identified predominantly as White, making up 96.48% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 95.62% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black, although each group represented less than 2% of those with the surname. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by half from 1.92% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 95.62% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0.94% | -51.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |