Explore the Family Name Kure
How common is the last name Kure in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kure has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kure ranked 66,274th in terms of US surname prevalence; however, by 2010, it had dropped to 71,886th—a decrease of approximately 8.47%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also fell during the same period, from 279 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, representing a decrease of around 2.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing this name likewise decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #71,886 | -8.47% |
| Count | 279 | 271 | -2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kure
The ethnicity associated with the Kure surname exhibited significant shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (80.65%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (9.68%), Hispanic (4.66%), Black (2.51%), and those identifying as two or more races (2.51%). However, by 2010, while White remained the predominant ethnic identity at 74.91%, there were notable increases in the Hispanic and Black categories, rising to 7.75% each. This represented a growth of 66.31% and 208.76% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to 7.38%, and those claiming two or more races saw a slight drop to 2.21%. There was no change observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.65% | 74.91% | -7.12% |
| Hispanic | 4.66% | 7.75% | 66.31% |
| Black | 2.51% | 7.75% | 208.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.68% | 7.38% | -23.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 2.21% | -11.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |