Explore the Family Name Kusy
The meaning of Kusy
Polish and Jewish (from Poland); Czech and Slovak (Kusý): nickname for a man of short stature or someone with a physical defect, from Polish kusy ‘(too) short, truncated, having a bob-tail’, Czech and Slovak kusý ‘incomplete, unfinished, truncated’. Compare Polish Kus. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Ludwika. German Monika.
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How common is the last name Kusy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kusy has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kusy ranked as the 58,849th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 64,388th. This represents a decrease in popularity of 9.41%. The total count of individuals with the Kusy surname also decreased during this period, going from 322 people in 2000 to 309 in 2010 – a change of -4.04%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Kusy per 100,000 people in the population fell by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #64,388 | -9.41% |
| Count | 322 | 309 | -4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusy
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kusy, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there's an overwhelming prevalence of the White ethnicity, though with a slight decrease over time. In 2000, 98.45% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.76% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Kusy surname increased significantly during this same time, rising from 1.55% to 2.91%, marking an increase of 87.74%. The groups Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not have any representation among individuals with the Kusy surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 96.76% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.91% | 87.74% |
| 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% |