Explore the Family Name Kultgen
The meaning of Kultgen
German (Rhineland): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Kultgen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kultgen has seen a slight decline in popularity across the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544 in terms of frequency but dropped to 66,754 by 2010. This represents an 8.47% decrease over the decade. Similarly, the total count of individuals bearing the surname Kultgen fell from 305 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, a drop of nearly 3%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined from 0.11 to 0.1, marking a 9.09% decrease during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #66,754 | -8.47% |
| Count | 305 | 296 | -2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kultgen
When examining the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we can see that the vast majority of those with the Kultgen surname identify as white. In 2000, 96.72% of Kultgens identified as white, dropping slightly to 96.28% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.97% to 2.03% over the ten years. On the other hand, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 96.28% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.03% | 3.05% |
| 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% |