Explore the Family Name Kusi
The meaning of Kusi
1. West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology. 2. Albanian: habitational name from Kus (definite form Kusi), a village near Tirana.
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How common is the last name Kusi in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kusi" has significantly increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kusi was ranked as the 115,489th most popular surname in the United States, with only 140 individuals bearing the name for every 100,000 people. However, by 2010, Kusi had jumped to rank 65,244 and the count of those bearing the surname had more than doubled to 304, or 0.1 per 100,000, marking a considerable increase of 117.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #115,489 | #65,244 | 43.51% |
| Count | 140 | 304 | 117.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.1 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusi
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kusi identify as Black, accounting for 85% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 89.8% in 2010. A small percentage identified as White (10.71% in 2000 and 7.89% in 2010). There was also a modest representation of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, however, this figure dropped to zero in 2010. The ethnicities Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with the surname Kusi during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85% | 89.8% | 5.65% |
| White | 10.71% | 7.89% | -26.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |