Explore the Family Name Kuechler
The meaning of Kuechler
German and Swiss German (Küchler): see Kuchler 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Kuechler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kuechler saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kuechler was ranked as the 47,210th most popular surname in the United States, with 423 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the surname had slipped to the 49,723rd position, with a minor drop in count to 422 persons. This represents a change of -5.32 in rank and a -0.24 percent change in count, corresponding to a proportion decrease of 12.5 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #49,723 | -5.32% |
| Count | 423 | 422 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuechler
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuechler, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.35 percent of those bearing the surname identified as White, and by 2010, this figure had slightly risen to 98.58 percent, marking a change of 0.23 percent. It's noteworthy that for both years, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Kuechler identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. Data for these categories was either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 98.58% | 0.23% |
| 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% |