Explore the Family Name Kunsman
The meaning of Kunsman
Probably an altered form of German Kunstmann (see Kunstman).
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How common is the last name Kunsman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kunsman has decreased over a decade. In 2000, Kunsman was ranked 34,259 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 41,579—a decline of approximately 21.37%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also fell from 626 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, marking a decrease of 16.45%. The proportion of people named Kunsman for every 100,000 also experienced a reduction of 21.74%, sliding from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #41,579 | -21.37% |
| Count | 626 | 523 | -16.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunsman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kunsman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a significant majority identified as White. In 2000, 96.96% claimed this ethnicity, although this percentage slightly dropped to 94.84% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 87.5%, rising from 1.12% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races represented a small fraction of the Kunsman population, at 1.34% each in 2010. No individuals with the surname Kunsman identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.84% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.1% | 87.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.34% | -6.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |