Explore the Family Name Kuyper
The meaning of Kuyper
Dutch: variant of Kuiper. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Pieter, Derk, Dirk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuyper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kuyper has seen a moderate increase from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,380 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 32,302, which is a 3.23% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this time frame, from 645 in 2000 to 713 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 10.54%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #32,302 | 3.23% |
| Count | 645 | 713 | 10.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuyper
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuyper, we find some interesting shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with percentages at 95.97 in 2000 and slightly lower at 95.37 in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.86 in 2000 to 1.96 in 2010. Interestingly, there were new instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.40 in 2000 to 1.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.37% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.96% | 5.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.12% | -20% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |