Explore the Family Name Koutnik
The meaning of Koutnik
Czech (Koutník): 1. habitational name for someone from a place called Kouty. 2. topographic name for someone who lived in a nook, literally in a corner of something, from Czech kout ‘corner’.
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How common is the last name Koutnik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koutnik has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 70,906 in 2000 to 75,564 in 2010, a change of about -6.57 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 257 in 2000 to 255 in 2010, reflecting a -0.78 percent change. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 10 percent over the same period from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #75,564 | -6.57% |
| Count | 257 | 255 | -0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koutnik
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Koutnik, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 98.44 percent to 95.29 percent, a change of -3.20 percent. In contrast, it's interesting to note that those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0 to 3.53 percent. However, no data is available for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 95.29% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.53% | 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% |