Explore the Family Name Kulcsar
The meaning of Kulcsar
Hungarian (Kulcsár): occupational name for a wine butler, treasurer, caretaker, warder, or keeper of keys, from a derivative of kulcs ‘key’, a South Slavic loanword. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Attila, Gyula, Istvan, Laszlo, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Kulcsar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kulcsar has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,732nd and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 55,386th, marking a change of 0.62%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 344 to 371 during this period, signifying a growth rate of 7.85%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Kulcsar per 100,000 remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #55,386 | 0.62% |
| Count | 344 | 371 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kulcsar
With regards to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Kulcsar identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a marginal decrease of 0.41% over the decade. In 2000, 97.97% of individuals with this surname were white and this figure slightly dropped to 97.57% in 2010. There is also evidence of growing diversity within this group, as the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. No changes were reported for those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 97.57% | -0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |