Explore the Family Name Kus
How common is the last name Kus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kus has seen slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,547th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 908, equating to a proportion of 0.34 per 100,000 people. By 2010, although the rank slipped slightly to 26,143, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally to 936. This increase in count, however, did not translate to an increase in proportion per 100,000 people, which saw a decrease of approximately 5.88% to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,547 | #26,143 | -2.33% |
| Count | 908 | 936 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kus
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Kus identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.93% in 2000 to 93.91% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by a significant 50.41%, from 1.21% to 1.82%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation also experienced growth, increasing from 2.31% to 2.56%. Interestingly, there was a new demographic in 2010 that identified as Black, making up 0.96% of the total. However, those identifying with two or more races went from 0.88% in 2000 to being completely absent in 2010. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 93.91% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.56% | 10.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 1.82% | 50.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |