Explore the Family Name Kuns
The meaning of Kuns
1. Americanized form of German Kunz and Kuntz or of their Czech, Polish, Slovenian, Slovak, and Croatian variant Kunc. 2. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Kuhns.
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How common is the last name Kuns in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuns has seen a slight decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,399 and dropped to 36,525 by 2010. This represents a change of -6.18 in its ranking. The count, or the number of people with this surname, also decreased from 623 in 2000 to 612 in 2010, a modest decrease of 1.77 percent. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.23 to 0.21, a reduction of 8.7 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #36,525 | -6.18% |
| Count | 623 | 612 | -1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuns
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuns. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.12 percent in 2000 to 1.14 percent in 2010. The majority of people with the surname Kuns identified as White, making up 96.31 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.75 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.77 percent in 2000 to 1.96 percent in 2010, showing a growth of 10.73 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.75% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.96% | 10.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.14% | 1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |