Explore the Family Name Kuske
The meaning of Kuske
1. German: derivative of Kus. 2. Germanized form (variant of Kuschke) of Sorbian Kušk: diminutive of Kuš (see Kusch). 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Kusk: nickname from kusk ‘little piece’.
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How common is the last name Kuske in the United States?
The surname Kuske, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 40,203rd in 2000 to 39,212th in 2010, marking a 2.46% change. The count of individuals with the Kuske surname also increased by 9.36%, from 513 in 2000 to 561 in 2010. However, the proportion of Kuskes per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #39,212 | 2.46% |
| Count | 513 | 561 | 9.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuske
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift within the Kuske surname bearers. In 2000, nearly all (97.86%) identified as White, but this reduced slightly to 94.65% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those of Two or more races in 2000, by 2010, these categories each made up 0.89% of the Kuskes. Additionally, the percentage of Hispanic Kuskes rose dramatically from 0.97% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010, showing a 212.37% change. There was no change for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 94.65% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 3.03% | 212.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |