Explore the Family Name Cutcher
The meaning of Cutcher
1. Americanized form of French Couture. 2. Americanized form of German Kutscher or perhaps of its variant Gutscher. History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Cutcher are descendants of Guillaume Couture from France (see Couture).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cutcher in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cutcher has seen a slight decrease in the last decade. In 2000, Cutcher was ranked as the 29,784th most popular name, but by 2010 it had dropped to 31,824th. The total count of individuals with the surname also fell slightly from 745 in 2000 to 725 in 2010. This represents a decline in popularity by 6.85% and a decrease in count by 2.68%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #31,824 | -6.85% |
| Count | 745 | 725 | -2.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cutcher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cutcher has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a minimal decrease in this percentage from 94.09% in 2000 to 93.10% in 2010. There have been some notable shifts among minority groups. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw declines of 31.68% and 24.31% respectively. Meanwhile, representation from Hispanic and Black communities saw an increase, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.93% and 0.69% respectively in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population increased their representation by 53.09%, although they still make up a small fraction of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 93.1% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 1.93% | -24.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.81% | 1.24% | 53.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 1.1% | -31.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |