Explore the Family Name Kunik
The meaning of Kunik
1. Slovak and Czech (mainly Kuník); Polish and Sorbian: from a pet form of the personal name Kunrat, medieval form of Konrad. The Sorbian surname is found mainly in Germanized forms, such as Kunick. 2. Jewish (from Belarus): from a Slavic pet form of the Yiddish female name Kune (see Kunin).
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How common is the last name Kunik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kunik has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 62,396th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it climbed to the 61,123rd spot. This represents a change of 2.04%. The total number of people with the Kunik surname also rose during this period, from 300 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, marking a 9.67% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #61,123 | 2.04% |
| Count | 300 | 329 | 9.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunik
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Kunik, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily identifies as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of people with this surname identified as White, showing an insignificant rise of 0.30% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010, a change of 27.54%. It's important to note that the data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and those claiming two or more races were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 96.96% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.13% | 27.54% |
| 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% |