Explore the Family Name Kunka
The meaning of Kunka
1. Polish: from a diminutive of Kuna. This surname is also found in Germany. 2. Slovak: nickname from kunka ‘fire-bellied toad’ (Bombina bombina).
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How common is the last name Kunka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kunka saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kunka ranked 47,308 in terms of popularity and dropped to rank 49,824 by 2010, reflecting a -5.32% change. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal decline at -0.24%, falling from 422 in 2000 to 421 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.14 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #49,824 | -5.32% |
| Count | 422 | 421 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Kunka surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease of -2.20% over the years, moving from 97.87% to 95.72%. There was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year. However, individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 1.42% of the Kunka population in 2000, slightly decreasing to 1.19% by 2010. Notably, there was a new entry in 2010 for those identifying with two or more races at 1.66%, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 95.72% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.19% | -16.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |