Find out how popular the last name Kuna is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kuna.

Kuna, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kuna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuna in America

Kuna is the 33499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuna surname appeared 681 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kuna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuna to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kuna

The surname KUNA is believed to have originated in Poland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kuna," which means "marten," a type of weasel. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with marten furs or lived in an area where martens were commonly found.

In the 17th century, the KUNA surname appeared in various historical documents, including parish records and land registers. One notable mention is in the 1658 registry of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan KUNA is listed as a merchant.

As the surname spread across Poland, it developed several variations in spelling, such as KUNKA, KUNICZ, and KUNOWSKI. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the addition of suffixes indicating familial relationships or places of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KUNA surname is found in the 1563 birth record of Jakub KUNA, born in the village of Wólka Kunińska, located in central Poland. This village name itself likely derived from the KUNA surname, suggesting the name's long-standing presence in the area.

During the 18th century, the KUNA surname gained prominence with the birth of Józef KUNA (1760-1828), a Polish military officer who served under Tadeusz Kościuszko during the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian and Prussian forces.

Another notable figure bearing the KUNA surname was Stanisław KUNA (1892-1957), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the Second Polish Republic from 1935 to 1939.

In the 20th century, Henryk KUNA (1904-1994) made a significant contribution to Polish literature as a poet and translator. His works, including "Krystaliczne niebo" (Crystalline Sky), earned him recognition and several literary awards.

Additionally, Mieczysław KUNA (1921-2003) was a Polish composer and conductor who gained international acclaim for his symphonic works and film scores, including the music for the 1962 film "Samson and Delilah."

While the KUNA surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich historical and cultural significance of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuna

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kuna.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kuna was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kuna has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kuna was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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