Explore the Family Name Kunselman
The meaning of Kunselman
Americanized form of German Kunzelmann, also Künzelmann from a pet form of the personal name Konrad.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kunselman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kunselman saw a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kunselman was the 25,991st most popular surname, with 887 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had slipped to the 27,435th position with 879 bearers, marking a decrease of 5.56% in rank and a slight drop in count by 0.9%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a slight shrinkage of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #27,435 | -5.56% |
| Count | 887 | 879 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunselman
In terms of ethnicity as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, the predominant ethnic identity associated with the surname Kunselman is White, at 98.31% in 2000 and slightly declining to 97.38% in 2010. However, there has been an increase in diversity over the decade. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 0.79% to 1.25%, marking a significant change of 58.23%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.56% to 0.91%, a substantial increase of 62.50%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 97.38% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.25% | 58.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 0.91% | 62.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |