Explore the Family Name Kurcz
The meaning of Kurcz
Polish: nickname from Old Polish kurcz, a kind of dog race,or from kurczyć się ‘to shrink’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Mateusz.
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How common is the last name Kurcz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kurcz has seen a slight increase in its popularity in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 78,035th most popular surname, with an estimated 228 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.46% to 245, but despite this growth, the surname's rank remained relatively stable at 78,040 due to population growth and changes in other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #78,040 | -0.01% |
| Count | 228 | 245 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurcz
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kurcz, also according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 97.81% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.51% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, a small percentage (2.86%) began identifying as Hispanic, demonstrating a minor shift in the ethnic identities associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 95.51% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| 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% |