Explore the Family Name Kauth
The meaning of Kauth
German: variant of Kaut.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kauth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kauth" has seen a decrease in its popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,202nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 34,427th position, representing a 10.34% decline. The number of people with this surname also diminished from 703 in 2000 to 658 in 2010, indicating a drop of 6.4%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Kauth per 100k people decreased by 15.38%, from 0.26 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #34,427 | -10.34% |
| Count | 703 | 658 | -6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kauth
The ethnicity data for the Kauth surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority of bearers are of White ethnicity, which increased slightly by 1.44%, from 95.73% in 2000 to 97.11% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a reduction of 21.79%, going from 1.56% to 1.22%. The Hispanic group also saw a decrease, from 1.42% to 0.91%, marking a 35.92% decline. Notably, there were no recorded instances of Kauths identifying as "Two or more races", "Black", or "American Indian and Alaskan Native" in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 97.11% | 1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.56% | 1.22% | -21.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 0.91% | -35.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |