Explore the Family Name Kuechenmeister
The meaning of Kuechenmeister
German (Küchenmeister): occupational name for a chief cook, Middle High German küchenmeister, literally ‘kitchen master’, the person in charge of the kitchen in a great house. Compare Kuchenmeister. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kuechenmeister in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kuechenmeister" increased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank moved from 57,090 in 2000 to 56,836 in 2010, a change of 0.44. The number of people with the Kuechenmeister surname also grew during this period, with a count of 334 in 2000 rising to 359 in 2010, marking a 7.49% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #56,836 | 0.44% |
| Count | 334 | 359 | 7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuechenmeister
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Kuechenmeister". In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group, dropping from 97.60% in 2000 to 96.94% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, a small percentage (1.39%) identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no individuals with the Kuechenmeister surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.94% | -0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |