Explore the Family Name Curtsinger
The meaning of Curtsinger
Americanized form of South German Grötzinger (see Groetzinger). Compare Cutsinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curtsinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Curtsinger has seen some changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,616 among all surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it slightly dropped in rank to 16,765, a decrease of 0.9%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Curtsinger surname increased from 1,589 in 2000 to 1,704 in 2010, showing a growth of 7.24%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,616 | #16,765 | -0.9% |
| Count | 1,589 | 1,704 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.58 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curtsinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census sheds light on the various groups associated with the Curtsinger surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals were reported with this surname. However, there was a significant increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, jumping from 0.57% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010, an impressive 157.89% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races marginally decreased from 1.26% to 1.23%, while those identifying as White also slightly reduced from 97.36% to 96.24%. The Hispanic group saw a modest increase, rising from 0.57% in 2000 to 0.59% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 96.24% | -1.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 1.47% | 157.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.23% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 0.59% | 3.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |