Explore the Family Name Curts
The meaning of Curts
Americanized form of German Kurz or Kurtz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Curts saw a decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 28,460, but by 2010 it had dropped to 31,482, representing a decrease of 10.62%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 789 in 2000 to 735 in 2010, signifying a drop of 6.84%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals fell by 13.79%, from 0.29 to 0.25 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #31,482 | -10.62% |
| Count | 789 | 735 | -6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curts
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations bearing the surname Curts from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races experienced a significant increase of 75.25%, from 1.01% to 1.77%. The proportion of White individuals with this surname slightly decreased by 0.86%, from 94.55% to 93.74%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic population having the Curts surname, from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010, an increase of 66.19%. The Black population with this surname decreased by 42.63%, from 1.90% to 1.09% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 93.74% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.31% | 66.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.77% | 75.25% |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.09% | -42.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |