Explore the Family Name Kusak
The meaning of Kusak
1. Polish: patronymic from Kus or Kusy. 2. Czech: nickname for a man of short stature, derived from kusý (see Kusy).
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How common is the last name Kusak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kusak fell slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,775th but dropped to 65,593rd by 2010, a decrease of 4.49%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 298 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.34%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #65,593 | -4.49% |
| Count | 298 | 302 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates changes in the distribution of the Kusak surname from 2000 to 2010. The dominant ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, although it saw a decrease from 95.3% in 2000 to 90.07% in 2010. During the same period, there was an impressive increase in the Hispanic representation from 4.36% to 8.28%, showing an increase of nearly 90%. The census data did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 90.07% | -5.49% |
| Hispanic | 4.36% | 8.28% | 89.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |