2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kushion
A surname derived from the Polish word "kuchnia" meaning kitchen, likely denoting an occupation associated with cooking or kitchen work.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Kushion. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kushion 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Kushion in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kushion, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kushion
The surname Kushion has its origins in the Middle English language, derived from the word "cushion," which itself stems from the Old French "coussin" and the Latin "culcitinum." This lineage suggests the name may have been an occupational surname for someone involved in the production or trade of cushions, which were highly valued items in medieval times.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Kushion appeared in various records across England, particularly in counties like Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, where a John Kusshon is mentioned as a landowner.
In the 14th century, the surname Kushion was also found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, a historic record of legal proceedings in Yorkshire. This indicates the name's presence in the region during that period.
The Domesday Book, the great survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Kushion. However, it does mention places with similar-sounding names, such as Cosseye in Wiltshire and Cossington in Leicestershire, which may have influenced the evolution of the surname in later centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Kushion was John Kushion, born around 1420 in Yorkshire. He was a merchant and landowner who played a role in local affairs during the Tudor period.
Another notable figure was William Kushion (c. 1520-1589), a wealthy wool merchant from Lincolnshire who made significant contributions to the local church and community.
In the 17th century, Thomas Kushion (1635-1712) was a prominent figure in the English Civil War, serving as a captain in the Parliamentary forces under Oliver Cromwell.
The 18th century saw the rise of Elizabeth Kushion (1742-1815), a renowned author and poet who wrote extensively on social and political issues of her time.
Lastly, in the 19th century, John Kushion (1825-1897) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral and the Royal Albert Hall.
These examples illustrate the long and diverse history of the surname Kushion, which has its roots in the medieval occupational world but later branched out into various professions and fields of endeavor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kushion
Among Census respondents with the surname Kushion, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Kushion 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 Kushion surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kushion
Kushion 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+5 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,357 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-14 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,450 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.4%) | Down 4,357 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 12,450 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 Kushion 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 | #141,140 | #153,590 | -8.8% |
| Count | 118 | 104 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kushion bearers went from 118 to 104 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 12,450 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #153,590.
FAQ
Kushion surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kushion?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Kushion. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Kushion?
Kushion ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Kushion. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Kushion.
Has Kushion become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kushion went from 118 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Kushion?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kushion, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Kushion in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kushion appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Kushion (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 Kushion mean?
A surname derived from the Polish word "kuchnia" meaning kitchen, likely denoting an occupation associated with cooking or kitchen work. 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 Kushion (0.03 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 common is the surname Kushion?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Kushion? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.