Explore the Family Name Korthals
The meaning of Korthals
North German and Dutch: descriptive nickname for someone with a short neck (kort hals). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Korthals in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Korthals has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped by 2.43%, moving from the rank of 48196 in 2000 to 49365 in 2010. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.4% during the same time period, with a total of 412 people in 2000 to 426 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100k population saw a decrease of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #49,365 | -2.43% |
| Count | 412 | 426 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korthals
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Korthals surname identified as White. In 2000, 98.3% of Korthals identified as White, while in 2010, this figure dropped slightly to 96.95%. There was no change in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which went from 0% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.95% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |