Explore the Family Name Kusiak
The meaning of Kusiak
Polish: nickname or patronymic from kusy ‘(too) short’ (see Kusy), or from kusić ‘to tempt’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Feliks, Stanislaw, Wieslaw, Zigmund, Zygmont.
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How common is the last name Kusiak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kusiak experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 36,232nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 40,432nd place, marking an 11.59% drop. The number of individuals bearing the Kusiak surname also decreased during this period, from 584 to 541, signifying a 7.36% reduction. When considering the proportion per 100k people, there was an 18.18% decrease, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #40,432 | -11.59% |
| Count | 584 | 541 | -7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusiak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Kusiak surname are White, accounting for 95.55% in 2000 and 94.82% in 2010—only a negligible change of -0.76%. The Hispanic population among those with the Kusiak surname saw a significant increase of 54.17%, rising from 2.4% in 2000 to 3.7% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped entirely from 1.71% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Lastly, there were no recorded individuals with the Kusiak surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 94.82% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.7% | 54.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |