Explore the Family Name Cutright
The meaning of Cutright
1. Variant of Courtright, a surname of Dutch origin. 2. Probably also an altered form of English Cartwright.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cutright in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cutright has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cutright ranked 11,113th most popular surname with a count of 2,621 instances. However, by 2010, it dropped slightly in rank to 11,697 despite an increase in the actual count to 2,679. This represents a decrease in popularity rank by -5.26% and an increase in count by 2.21%. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also declined by -6.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,113 | #11,697 | -5.26% |
| Count | 2,621 | 2,679 | 2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.91 | -6.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cutright
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cutright has experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 46.38%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a rise of 16.39%. Those identifying as White decreased somewhat, going from 91.30% in 2000 to 89.85% in 2010. Hispanic individuals holding the Cutright surname witnessed a modest increase of 6.15%, and the Black population using this surname increased by 14.91%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population with this surname experienced a surge of 25.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 89.85% | -1.59% |
| Black | 5.23% | 6.01% | 14.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.42% | 16.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.38% | 6.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 1.01% | 46.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.34% | 25.93% |