Explore the Family Name Kunick
The meaning of Kunick
1. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovak and Czech Kuník, Polish and Sorbian Kunik. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Kónik or Konik. 3. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Kunić or Slovenian Kunič (see Kunich).
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How common is the last name Kunick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kunick saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 91,801 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had improved its position to rank 85,659 - an increase of 6.69%. The count of individuals with the surname also experienced growth, rising from 186 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, reflecting a 17.2% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #85,659 | 6.69% |
| Count | 186 | 218 | 17.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunick
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kunick, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly linked with the white ethnicity. In 2000, 97.31% of those carrying this surname identified as white, although this figure slightly decreased to 95.41% by 2010. There was a minor emergence of Hispanic identification, which accounted for 2.29% by 2010, while no significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 95.41% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 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% |