Explore the Family Name Kussman
The meaning of Kussman
Americanized form of German Kussmann: variant of Kuss. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kussman in the United States?
The surname Kussman had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kussman was ranked 45,735th in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 45,886th position, marking a change of -0.33%. However, the number of individuals with the surname Kussman increased during this period, from 440 in 2000 to 465 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 5.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #45,886 | -0.33% |
| Count | 440 | 465 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kussman
In terms of ethnicity, the 2000 to 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kussman identified as White, although there was a minimal decrease of -0.83% during this decade, moving from 94.77% to 93.98%. A small percentage of Kussmans also identified as Hispanic, with an increase of 12% over the ten years. There was a notable emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identification within the Kussman community in 2010 which hadn't been recorded in 2000. Additionally, a small portion of Kussmans identified as being of two or more races, with a slight decrease from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010. No Kussmans identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 93.98% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.8% | 12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.29% | -5.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |