Explore the Family Name Kusek
The meaning of Kusek
Polish: nickname from dialect kusek ‘bite to eat’, ‘little bit’, or perhaps a derivative of kusy (see Kusy). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Eugeniusz, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Kusek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kusek has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,716 in popularity, but slightly dipped to rank 30,767 in 2010, a negligible change of -0.17. However, the total count of people with this surname increased from 716 to 757 during the same period, marking a rise of 5.73. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minimal decline of -3.7, moving from 0.27 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,716 | #30,767 | -0.17% |
| Count | 716 | 757 | 5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusek
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Kusek, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals a predominantly White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.65% of individuals with the Kusek surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.72% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from nonexistent in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. Individuals who identified with two or more races decreased by 27.47%, shrinking from 1.82% to 1.32%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, rising by 120.24% from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 94.72% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.85% | 120.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.32% | -27.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |