2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kuchynka
A Polish surname derived from the word "kuchynka" meaning a small kitchen or cookhouse.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Kuchynka. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kuchynka surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Kuchynka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuchynka, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kuchynka
The surname KUCHYNKA originates from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and is believed to have emerged during the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Czech word "kuchyně," which means "kitchen," suggesting that the name may have been given to an individual who worked in the kitchens of a noble household or monastery.
The earliest recorded instance of the name KUCHYNKA can be found in a document from the town of Brno, dated around 1380. It mentions a man named Jakub KUCHYNKA, who was a cook in the service of a local lord. This suggests that the name was already well-established by that time.
In the 15th century, the KUCHYNKA surname appears in various records from the region of Moravia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. One notable bearer of the name was Jan KUCHYNKA, a merchant from the city of Olomouc, who lived around 1450-1520.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the KUCHYNKA name spread to other parts of the Czech lands, as well as neighboring regions of modern-day Slovakia and Poland. In 1627, a document from the town of Krupka in northern Bohemia mentions a man named Václav KUCHYNKA, who was a baker by trade.
One of the most famous individuals with the KUCHYNKA surname was Tomáš KUCHYNKA (1789-1865), a Czech writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. He was born in the village of Velké Pavlovice, and his works helped to promote the use of the Czech language and celebrate Czech culture.
Another notable figure was Antonín KUCHYNKA (1875-1951), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague, including the Vinohrady Theatre and the Church of St. Gabriel. His works were influenced by the Art Nouveau and Cubist movements.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the KUCHYNKA name also spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas through emigration. For example, there was a Czech-American artist named Frank KUCHYNKA (1905-1983), who was born in Chicago and became known for his paintings depicting scenes of urban life.
Overall, the surname KUCHYNKA has a long and fascinating history, rooted in the cultural traditions of the Czech and Slovak lands. While its origins may have been humble, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, artists, and architects, who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kuchynka
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuchynka, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Kuchynka bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kuchynka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 108
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kuchynka
Kuchynka appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-12 bearers (-10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,707 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.0%) | Down 11,707 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kuchynka surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #150,935 | -8.4% |
| Count | 120 | 108 | -10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kuchynka bearers went from 120 to 108 (-10.0% change). The surname moved down 11,707 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #150,935.
FAQ
Kuchynka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kuchynka?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Kuchynka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Kuchynka?
Kuchynka ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Kuchynka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kuchynka.
Has Kuchynka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kuchynka went from 120 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Kuchynka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuchynka, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kuchynka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kuchynka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kuchynka (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kuchynka mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "kuchynka" meaning a small kitchen or cookhouse. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kuchynka (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Kuchynka?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.