Explore the Family Name Kunesh
The meaning of Kunesh
Americanized form of Czech Kuneš (see Kunes) or of its Germanized form Kunesch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kunesh in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kunesh ranked 46,083rd in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped slightly to the 46,647th position in 2010, a decrease of about 1.22%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Kunesh surname grew from 436 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, an increase of 4.59%. The proportion of the Kunesh surname per 100,000 people slightly dipped by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #46,647 | -1.22% |
| Count | 436 | 456 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunesh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Kunesh surname identify as White, accounting for 95.18% in 2000 and 93.20% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 2.08%. People identifying as part of two or more races made up 2.52% in 2000 and this increased to 3.95% in 2010, a significant growth of 56.75%. The Hispanic representation also saw a substantial increase from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010, a growth of 52.17%. No change was noted for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Kunesh during the observed period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 93.2% | -2.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 3.95% | 56.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.75% | 52.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |