Explore the Family Name Curnutte
The meaning of Curnutte
Altered form of English Cornett or Cornet.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curnutte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Curnutte saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank dropping from 31,126 to 32,599 - a change of -4.73%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname remained steady at 705 for both years. Consequently, the proportion of people named Curnutte per 100,000 decreased by -7.69%, reflecting the overall growth in the US population during that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #32,599 | -4.73% |
| Count | 705 | 705 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curnutte
In terms of ethnic identity, also derived from Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Curnutte identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.74% to 94.33%. There was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, which nearly doubled from 1.28% to 2.55%. Similarly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.28% to 2.13%. No individuals with the surname Curnutte identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 94.33% | -2.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.55% | 99.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.13% | 66.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |