Explore the Family Name Kuzmic
The meaning of Kuzmic
Slovenian (Kuzmič and Küzmič); Croatian and Serbian (Kuzmić): patronymic from the personal name Kuzma, Slovenian dialect also Küzma.
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How common is the last name Kuzmic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuzmic has seen a minor fluctuation in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Kuzmic surname was ranked 83,618th in terms of popularity, with a total count of 209 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank slightly dropped to 85,659th, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.44%. However, interestingly, the actual count of people with the Kuzmic surname increased by 4.31% to 218 people, but due to the increase in the total population, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #85,659 | -2.44% |
| Count | 209 | 218 | 4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuzmic
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Kuzmic surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 93.78% of people with this last name in 2000, and slightly increasing to 94.50% by 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic also saw an increase from 2.39% in 2000 to 3.67% in 2010, marking a substantial growth rate of 53.56%. There were no recorded individuals with the Kuzmic surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 94.5% | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 3.67% | 53.56% |
| 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% |