Explore the Family Name Kunkler
The meaning of Kunkler
German (also Künkler): occupational name for a spinner or spinster, i.e. someone who spins wool or flax, from an agent derivative of Middle High German kunkel ‘spindle, distaff’. Kunkler also denoted a gossipmonger, and in some cases the surname may have arisen from this sense.
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How common is the last name Kunkler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kunkler' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname in terms of prevalence slipped from 30,645th to 32,524th, marking a decrease of 6.13 percent. In terms of count, there were slightly fewer individuals with the surname 'Kunkler' in 2010 (707) than there were in 2000 (718), reflecting an overall decrease of 1.53 percent. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #32,524 | -6.13% |
| Count | 718 | 707 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunkler
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the 'Kunkler' surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing marginally from 96.94 percent in 2000 to 97.17 percent in 2010. During this period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also increased, going up by 36 percent, from 1.25 percent in 2000 to 1.70 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two census years. Those identifying as two or more races also remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 97.17% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.7% | 36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |