2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kulynych
A Ukrainian occupational surname derived from the word "kulynych", referring to an archer or gunsmith.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Kulynych. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kulynych 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Kulynych in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kulynych, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kulynych
The surname KULYNYCH originates from Ukraine, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Ukrainian word "kulynych," which means "a maker or seller of balls." This suggests that the name might have originally referred to someone who worked in the production or trade of balls, possibly for recreational or sporting purposes.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name KULYNYCH appeared in various historical records and documents from the regions of Kyiv, Poltava, and Chernihiv in central Ukraine. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in a land registry from the town of Baturyn, dated 1612, where a certain Hryhoriy KULYNYCH is listed as a landowner.
In the 18th century, the name KULYNYCH was also found in records from the Sloboda Ukraine region, which was part of the Russian Empire at the time. A notable individual with this surname was Ivan KULYNYCH (1745-1819), who served as a military officer in the Russian Imperial Army and participated in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.
As the KULYNYCH family spread across different regions of Ukraine and Russia, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some alternative spellings include KULYNICH, KULINICH, and KULINYTCH, reflecting the influence of local dialects and linguistic patterns.
Another prominent figure bearing this surname was Oleksiy KULYNYCH (1869-1947), a Ukrainian writer and journalist who was active in the early 20th century. He was known for his works that depicted the lives of Ukrainian peasants and promoted the preservation of Ukrainian culture and traditions.
During the Soviet era, several individuals with the surname KULYNYCH achieved recognition in various fields. For instance, Mariya KULYNYCH (1905-1981) was a renowned Ukrainian opera singer who performed at the Kyiv Opera House and received numerous awards for her contributions to the arts.
It is worth noting that while the surname KULYNYCH has its roots in Ukraine, it has also been documented in other parts of Eastern Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, the name remains most closely associated with its Ukrainian origins and the historical activities of its bearers in that region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kulynych
Among Census respondents with the surname Kulynych, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kulynych 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 Kulynych surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 8
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kulynych
Kulynych appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,871 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,963 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 12,871 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,963 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 Kulynych 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 | #152,628 | #148,665 | 2.6% |
| Count | 107 | 111 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kulynych bearers went from 107 to 111 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,963 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #148,665.
FAQ
Kulynych surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kulynych?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Kulynych. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Kulynych?
Kulynych ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Kulynych. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Kulynych.
Has Kulynych become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kulynych went from 107 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Kulynych?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kulynych, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Kulynych in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kulynych appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (7.2%), Black (1.8%). 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 Kulynych (2000, 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 Kulynych mean?
A Ukrainian occupational surname derived from the word "kulynych", referring to an archer or gunsmith. 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 Kulynych (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 are called Kulynych?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Kulynych, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.