Explore the Family Name Krutsch
The meaning of Krutsch
German: presumably from a Germanized derivative of a Slavic word meaning ‘block of wood’ or ‘piece of cleared land’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a forester or a topographic name for someone who lived on or farmed land that had recently been cleared. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Krutsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krutsch has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,397th most popular, but it climbed up to the 56,836th spot by 2010 - a change of about 2.67%. Additionally, there was an increase in the count of people with this surname over the same period. It rose from 325 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, an increase of approximately 10.46%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people named Krutsch per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #56,836 | 2.67% |
| Count | 325 | 359 | 10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krutsch
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Krutsch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 94.77% identified as White, and while this number decreased slightly to 93.04% in 2010, it still represents the largest group. There was also a small Hispanic representation that slightly declined from 3.69% in 2000 to 3.62% in 2010. Notably, the 2010 census data shows a new entry under Black ethnicity, accounting for 1.67%, whereas it was zero in 2000. For other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no recorded individuals identifying as such in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 93.04% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 3.62% | -1.9% |
| Black | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |