Explore the Family Name Kuska
The meaning of Kuska
1. Polish and Czech; Slovak (also Kúska): nickname for a man of short stature, derived from Polish kusy, Czech and Slovak kusý (see Kusy). 2. Czech (Kuška): nickname from a diminutive of kuše ‘crossbow’.
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How common is the last name Kuska in the United States?
The surname Kuska's popularity has seen a slight increase over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Kuska was ranked 78,549 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had climbed up to the rank of 77,264, marking a 1.64% increase. The number of individuals with the surname also grew from 226 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, indicating a rise of 9.73%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #77,264 | 1.64% |
| Count | 226 | 248 | 9.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuska
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuska based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the Kuska surname is associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 95.58% in 2000 and 94.76% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of -0.86%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black in either census year. However, in 2010, 2.02% of individuals with the Kuska surname identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in the data from 2000. Additionally, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation decreased from 2.21% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.76% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.21% | 0% | 0% |