Explore the Family Name Cuthill

The meaning of Cuthill

Scottish (Angus): habitational name from Cuthell (Cuthill) in Prestonpans (East Lothian).

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How common is the last name Cuthill in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cuthill decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 85,996th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 101,247th position, indicating a decrease in popularity of approximately 17.73%. The total count of people bearing this surname also diminished from 202 individuals in 2000 to 178 in 2010, presenting an 11.88% decrease. Its proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline from 0.07 to 0.06 over the decade, translating to a 14.29% drop.

20002010Change
Rank#85,996#101,247-17.73%
Count202178-11.88%
Proportion per 100k0.070.06-14.29%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuthill

Shifting focus to the ethnicity associated with the surname Cuthill, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White. In 2000, 95.54% claimed this ethnic identity, although this percentage fell slightly to 91.57% in 2010, a change of -4.16%. The census data for 2010 also identified a new demographic, with 3.37% of Cuthills identifying as Black, a category that was not represented in the 2000 census data. Meanwhile, those claiming two or more races dropped from 3.47% in 2000 to none by 2010. No individuals with the surname Cuthill identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
White95.54%91.57%-4.16%
Black0%3.37%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races3.47%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%