Explore the Family Name Kuzniar
The meaning of Kuzniar
Polish (Kuźniar): occupational name for a smith, from an agent noun derived from kuźnia ‘smithy, forge’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Krystyna, Slawomir, Tadeusc.
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How common is the last name Kuzniar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuzniar has seen a slight dip in popularity. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,756th in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had slipped to 41,579th, marking a decrease of 4.59%. However, the number of individuals bearing the Kuzniar name increased minimally from 520 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, representing a minor growth of 0.58%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #41,579 | -4.59% |
| Count | 520 | 523 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuzniar
When looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the Kuzniar surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.69% identified as White, while in 2010, this figure slightly fell to 96.56%, showing a modest decline of 1.16%. The number of Kuzniars identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 118.75% between 2000 and 2010, although their overall percentage remains small at 2.10%. There were negligible figures for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 96.56% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.1% | 118.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |