Explore the Family Name Kuntze
The meaning of Kuntze
North German: variant of Kuntz. See Kunz. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erhard, Gunter, Hans, Hartmut.
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How common is the last name Kuntze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuntze has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,397 and rose to 57,914 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 0.83%. The count of people with the surname Kuntze also increased by 8.0% from 325 in 2000 to 351 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #57,914 | 0.83% |
| Count | 325 | 351 | 8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuntze
When considering ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Kuntze identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.23% to 94.59% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these years. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010, representing a change of 48.05%. Interestingly, in 2010, for the first time, some individuals with the surname Kuntze identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 94.59% | -2.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.28% | 48.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |