Explore the Family Name Kunisch
The meaning of Kunisch
1. Germanized form of Sorbian Kuniš or Polish Kunisz: from a pet form of the personal name Kunrat, medieval form of Konrad. 2. German: from an old East Central German vernacular, Slavic-influenced (see 1 above) form of the personal name Konrad.
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How common is the last name Kunisch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kunisch saw a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 99,725 in terms of prevalence, whereas in 2010 it climbed to rank 95,115. This indicates an increase of 4.62% over this decade. The count of people with this surname also increased during this time period, from 168 to 192 people, marking a growth of 14.29%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Kunisch per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population rose by 16.67%, from 0.06 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #95,115 | 4.62% |
| Count | 168 | 192 | 14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunisch
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kunisch predominantly falls under the category White. In fact, 92.86% were identified as White in 2000 and this percentage enhanced to 96.88% in 2010, indicating a change of 4.33%. Individuals with two or more races accounted for 4.76% in 2000 but this percentage dropped to zero in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 96.88% | 4.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |