Explore the Family Name Kusner
The meaning of Kusner
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kushner.
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How common is the last name Kusner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kusner has witnessed a slight decline over time. In 2000, it was ranked 66,073rd in terms of popularity amongst all surnames, with a total count of 280 occurrences. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 73,464th and the count of individuals with the Kusner surname decreased to 264. This indicates an approximate decrease of 11.19% in the rank and 5.71% in the count over a decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a similar decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking a 10% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #73,464 | -11.19% |
| Count | 280 | 264 | -5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Kusner. Data from the year 2000 reveals that 97.14% of the Kusners identified as White, while 1.79% identified as Hispanic. No individuals bearing this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A decade later, in 2010, the percentage of Whites had slightly decreased by 2.12% to 95.08%. Interestingly, the percentage of Hispanics rose considerably to 3.03%, marking a 69.27% increase from the previous census. The other ethnic identities remained unchanged with no recorded individuals identifying with them.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 95.08% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.03% | 69.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |