Explore the Family Name Kuether
The meaning of Kuether
German (Küther): 1. topographic name from Kute, Kaute ‘quarry, pit, depression’. 2. variant of Kueter. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Kurt, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Kuether in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuether has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,129th and dropped to 38,214th in 2010, marking a 5.77% decrease. The total count of people carrying this surname also decreased from 586 in 2000 to 580 in 2010, a modest decline of 1.02%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kuether per 100k people dipped by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.20.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #38,214 | -5.77% |
| Count | 586 | 580 | -1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuether
Breaking down the ethnicity of those carrying the Kuether surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a minor shift noted between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White remained predominant, showing a marginal decrease from 96.25% to 96.03%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dipped from 1.19% to 0.86%, while the Hispanic population saw a slight reduction from 1.19% to 1.03%. Interestingly, the group identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 1.21% of the people with the surname Kuether. No data were recorded for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 96.03% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.03% | -13.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0.86% | -27.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |