Explore the Family Name Kusik
The meaning of Kusik
1. Polish; Czech (Kusík): nickname for a man of short stature or someone with a physical defect, derived from Polish kusy, Czech kusý (see Kusy). 2. Slovak (Kúšik, Kušík): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Kusik in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kusik" has overall decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 96,480 and slimly slipped to 107,134 in 2010, marking an 11.04% drop. The counts of individuals bearing this surname also reflected this trend, with a decline from 175 to 166 over the decade, a decrease of approximately 5.14%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.06 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,480 | #107,134 | -11.04% |
| Count | 175 | 166 | -5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusik
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kusik", data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a vast majority identify as White, with 96% in 2000 rising slightly to 97.59% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Kusiks who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years. Additionally, there were no instances of individuals identifying with two or more races. It's worth noting that some data may have been suppressed (S) for privacy in both the 2000 and 2010 censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 97.59% | 1.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |