Explore the Family Name Kustra
The meaning of Kustra
1. Polish: unflattering nickname for a slow, indolent person, from Polish dialect kustrać się ‘to dawdle’. 2. Croatian (Kuštra): nickname derived from the root of kuštrav ‘disheveled’ or based on kuštra ‘hair’, hence denoting a person with disheveled hair or a hairy or bearded man. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Danuta, Jozef, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Kustra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kustra was ranked 41,522 in popularity in 2000 and then dropped to rank 44,808 in 2010, representing a decline of 7.91%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 494 to 479 during the same period, a change of -3.04%. Proportionally, the occurrence per 100,000 people went from 0.18 to 0.16, indicating an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #44,808 | -7.91% |
| Count | 494 | 479 | -3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kustra
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the Kustra surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, remained predominantly White, accounting for 96.56% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.03% in 2010. In 2000, those identifying as Two or More Races made up 1.21%, declining to 1.04% in 2010. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase from 1.21% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010, marking a 72.73% growth rate. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 96.03% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.09% | 72.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.04% | -14.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |