Explore the Family Name Curz
The meaning of Curz
Probably an altered form of German Kurz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Curz saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 109,915 in 2000 to 106,096 in 2010, reflecting a 3.47% change. Similarly, there was a 12.75% increase in the count of individuals with this surname, rising from 149 to 168 in the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained static at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #106,096 | 3.47% |
| Count | 149 | 168 | 12.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Curz surname predominantly identifies as Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 84.56% of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, increasing slightly to 86.90% by 2010. Individuals with this surname also identify as White, although this group saw a decline from 12.08% in 2000 to 8.33% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.56% | 86.9% | 2.77% |
| White | 12.08% | 8.33% | -31.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |