Explore the Family Name Kuzara
The meaning of Kuzara
Polish: from a variant of koziarz ‘goatherd’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Leszek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuzara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuzara ranked 59,453 in popularity in 2000 and slid to 62,714 by 2010, registering a 5.49% drop. Despite the slide in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname increased marginally from 318 to 319 during this period, a change of 0.31%. The proportion of individuals with the Kuzara surname per 100,000 population also showed a slight decrease from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #62,714 | -5.49% |
| Count | 318 | 319 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuzara
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the name Kuzara, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. In 2000, 96.54% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.3% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase during this period, climbing from 2.2% to 2.82%. There was a new entry in 2010 of individuals who identify with two or more races, accounting for 1.57%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.3% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.82% | 28.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |