Explore the Family Name Kuchera
The meaning of Kuchera
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Kučera (see Kucera).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuchera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuchera has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,126th most popular but slipped to 32,792nd by 2010, marking a 5.35% drop. The number of individuals with this last name also subtly decreased going from 705 in 2000 to 700 in 2010, indicating a -0.71% change. The proportion of people named Kuchera for every 100,000 residents dropped by 7.69%, going from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #32,792 | -5.35% |
| Count | 705 | 700 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuchera
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kuchera identify as White. This group saw a marginal increase from 96.60% in 2000 to 96.71% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.84% to 2.00%, marking an 8.70% growth. Interestingly, the census began recording individuals who identify as belonging to two or more ethnicities in 2010, and 0.86% of people with the Kuchera surname fell into this category. No Kucheras identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, and those identifying as Black decreased from 0.71% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 96.71% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2% | 8.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |