Explore the Family Name Kuchta
The meaning of Kuchta
Polish and Czech: occupational name or nickname for a worker in a kitchen, from kuchta ‘scullery maid, skivvy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuchta in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuchta shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kuchta ranked 14,422 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to the ranking of 15,262, indicating a decrease of 5.82%. However, there was a small increase (1.37%) in the count of people with the Kuchta surname from 1899 in 2000 to 1925 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a dip of 7.14% from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,422 | #15,262 | -5.82% |
| Count | 1,899 | 1,925 | 1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.65 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuchta
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuchta. In 2000, 97.84% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.42% in 2010. There was also a notable rise of 118% in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.00% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased over the decade from 0.26% to 0.47%, an 80.77% change. Those reporting two or more races rose from 0.63% to 0.73%, a 15.87% increase. No change was observed for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96.42% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.18% | 118% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.73% | 15.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.47% | 80.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |