Explore the Family Name Curnutt
The meaning of Curnutt
Altered form of English Cornett or Cornet.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curnutt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Curnutt experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,949th most popular surname and increased to the rank of 22,301st by 2010, marking a growth of 2.82%. The number of people bearing the surname also rose from 1,041 in 2000 to 1,156 in 2010, signaling an 11.05% jump in a decade. However, this rise did not affect its proportion per 100,000 residents, which remained at 0.39 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,949 | #22,301 | 2.82% |
| Count | 1,041 | 1,156 | 11.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curnutt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Curnutt surname self-identify as White, increasing slightly from 92.60% in 2000 to 94.29% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 2.59% to 2.42%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly from 1.92% to 1.12%. The proportion of Curnutts reporting two or more ethnic identities also dipped from 2.21% to 1.47%. No Curnutts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 94.29% | 1.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.42% | -6.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.47% | -33.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.92% | 1.12% | -41.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |