Explore the Family Name Kottler
The meaning of Kottler
1. German: variant of Köttler, itself a variant of Kötter (see Koetter). 2. North German: occupational name for a butcher, from Middle Low German koteler ‘preparer of entrails’ (compare Kuttler). 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kotler. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ilan. Russian Misha, Iosif.
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How common is the last name Kottler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kottler saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,297 and by 2010, its rank had slipped to 75,069, reflecting an 18.6 percent drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 295 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, marking a 12.88 percent fall. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people went down by 18.18 percent from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #75,069 | -18.6% |
| Count | 295 | 257 | -12.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kottler
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data showed that the majority of individuals with the Kottler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.97 percent identified as White in 2000 and that figure slightly dropped to 97.67 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 97.67% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |