Explore the Family Name Koerth
The meaning of Koerth
German (Körth): from the personal name Kort, a short form of Konrad. Some characteristic forenames: German Orlo, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Koerth in the United States?
The surname Koerth has seen minor fluctuations in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,372nd most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 71,478th position, indicating a marginal decrease of 0.15%. In terms of count, there were 255 individuals with the last name Koerth recorded in the 2000 Census. A decade later, this number rose by 7.06% to 273 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #71,478 | -0.15% |
| Count | 255 | 273 | 7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koerth
As for the ethnicity associated with the last name Koerth, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it's predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White. This category saw an increase from 93.73% in 2000 to 98.90% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races dropped from 2.35% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic also decreased to zero from 3.53% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.73% | 98.9% | 5.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |