Explore the Family Name Kunes
The meaning of Kunes
1. Czech (Kuneš): from the old personal name Kuneš, a pet form of Kunrat, medieval form of Konrad. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from a short form of the German female personal name Kunigunde (see Kuennen), formed with the Yiddish possessive -s. 3. Altered form of Kuhns 1, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Kunes in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kunes has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kunes was ranked 36,807th in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had slipped to the 37,735th spot, marking a 2.52% drop. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 572 in 2000 to 589 in 2010, indicating a rise of 2.97%. However, when we consider the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a slight decrease of 4.76%, dropping from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #37,735 | -2.52% |
| Count | 572 | 589 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunes
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kunes, the census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. An overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname identified as White in both years, although there was a small decrease of 1.48% over the decade. The Hispanic representation also saw a growth of 21.43%, going from 1.4% in 2000 to 1.7% in 2010. Interestingly, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained at zero in 2000, there was a slight increase to 0.85% by 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races rose from 1.05% to 1.36%, a change of 29.52%. Notably, there were no reported instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities linked to the surname during these years. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.42% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.7% | 21.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.36% | 29.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |