Explore the Family Name Kuzia
The meaning of Kuzia
Polish: 1. unflattering nickname from dialect kuza ‘old cow’. 2. from kuzia, an expression used to drive away horses. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Leslaw, Bogdan, Halina.
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How common is the last name Kuzia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuzia saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped slightly from 67,113 in 2000 to 68,770 in 2010, marking a change percentage of -2.47. However, it's important to note that the total count of individuals with the Kuzia surname increased by 4 percent during this same time period, from 275 to 286. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #68,770 | -2.47% |
| Count | 275 | 286 | 4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuzia
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Kuzia surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.55% identified as White, dropping just slightly to 97.55% in 2010. There was no recorded representation of the Kuzia surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. Interestingly, there was an emergence of the Kuzia surname within the Hispanic category in 2010, making up 1.75% of the individuals with this surname, whereas there were none recorded in this category in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 97.55% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| 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% |