Explore the Family Name Curtner
The meaning of Curtner
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Gurtner. 2. Probably a variant of Cortner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curtner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Curtner saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 30,753rd place to 31,412th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Curtner surname increased by approximately 3.08%, from 715 in 2000 to 737 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by about 7.41%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Curtner grew, its prevalence compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,753 | #31,412 | -2.14% |
| Count | 715 | 737 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curtner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Curtner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.13% over the decade. The Hispanic group had the next highest representation among those bearing the Curtner name but showed a decline of 7.82%. There was a modest increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.98% to 1.22%. No individuals with the Curtner surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year. A small percentage identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, although this figure also decreased slightly over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 94.71% | -0.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 2.71% | -7.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.22% | 24.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.68% | -2.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |