Explore the Family Name Kuethe
The meaning of Kuethe
German (Küthe): topographic name from Kute, Kaute ‘quarry, pit, depression’ (see Kuether).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuethe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuethe saw a slight decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 67,522 to 68,122, a change of -0.89%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.86% over the same time period, indicating that while the surname might have dropped in ranking, its actual occurrence became somewhat more common. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #68,122 | -0.89% |
| Count | 273 | 289 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuethe
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kuethe surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.97% in 2000 to 93.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.66% to 4.50% within the decade. There were no reported instances of Kuethe being associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 93.77% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.66% | 4.5% | 22.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |