Explore the Family Name Kuznik
The meaning of Kuznik
1. Polish (Kuźnik): occupational name for a blacksmith, from a diminutive of kuźnia ‘smithy, forge’ (see Kuznia). 2. Slovenian (Kužnik): nickname from archaic kužnik ‘person with bubonic plague’, a derivative of kužen ‘pestilential’, from kuga ‘(bubonic) plague’.
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How common is the last name Kuznik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kuznik' has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,569th in popularity and had a count of 268. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 67,519th and the count increased by 8.96% to 292. However, the proportion per 100k remained the same at 0.1, indicating that while it became more common, it still remained relatively rare.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #67,519 | 1.53% |
| Count | 268 | 292 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuznik
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the major group associated with the surname 'Kuznik' is White, representing 98.13% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.26% in 2010. There was a minor emergence of Hispanic ethnicity, from 0% in 2000 to a small 2.05% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0%, showing no change between the two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 97.26% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 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% |