Explore the Family Name Kuechle
The meaning of Kuechle
South German (Küchle): metonymic occupational name for a pastry cook, from Küchle ‘cookie, little cake’ (see Kuchler 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuechle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuechle has seen a surge in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Its rank has risen from 49,767 in 2000 to 47,966 in 2010, marking a 3.62% increase. In terms of count, there were 396 individuals with the surname Kuechle in 2000, and this number increased by 11.36% to 441 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 population remained at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #47,966 | 3.62% |
| Count | 396 | 441 | 11.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuechle
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the surname Kuechle predominantly identify as White. The percentage of people with this ethnic identity increased slightly from 98.99% in 2000 to 99.09% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It is also worth noting that there were no recorded changes in the representation of two or more races among those with the Kuechle surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 99.09% | 0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |