Explore the Family Name Kuriger
The meaning of Kuriger
German (Küriger): from Middle High German kurc ‘distinct, excellent, chosen’; possibly applied as a nickname for someone with exceptional personal qualities or talents.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuriger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuriger experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kuriger was ranked as the 55,609th most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell to 56,710th. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 4.35%, going up from 345 in 2000 to 360 in 2010. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100k people dropped by 7.69% to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #56,710 | -1.98% |
| Count | 345 | 360 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuriger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuriger appears to be predominantly white according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of people with the Kuriger surname identified as white, although there was a minuscule decline of 0.43% in 2010. The census data also indicated a small percentage (1.74%) of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic in 2000, but no such individuals were reported in the 2010 census. The remaining ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native each reported zero representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 96.39% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |