Explore the Family Name Kusma
The meaning of Kusma
Americanized form of Polish Kuźma and Slovak, Rusyn, Slovenian, Czech, Croatian, Ukrainian, or Belorussian Kuzma or Kužma.
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How common is the last name Kusma in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kusma saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Kusma name ranked 131366 in terms of popularity and rose to rank 131379 in 2010, representing a negligible decrease of 0.01%. Moreover, the number of people bearing this last name increased by 8.4% during this period, moving from a count of 119 to 129. The proportion of individuals with the Kusma surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #131,379 | -0.01% |
| Count | 119 | 129 | 8.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusma
Regarding the ethnicity identity associated with the surname Kusma, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the Kusma population identified as White, with proportions being 90.76% and 90.70% for 2000 and 2010, respectively. This represents a minimal decrease of 0.07%. Additionally, a small percentage of those with the Kusma surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing from 5.04% in 2000 to 6.20% in 2010 - an increase of 23.02%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.76% | 90.7% | -0.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.04% | 6.2% | 23.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |