Explore the Family Name Kurlander
The meaning of Kurlander
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Kurland (see Kurland).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kurlander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kurlander has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,887th among all surnames, but by 2010 it had moved up to 58,337th, indicating an upward change of 4.19%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 309 to 348 during the same period, marking a significant 12.62% growth. The proportion of people named Kurlander per 100,000 population slightly increased by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #58,337 | 4.19% |
| Count | 309 | 348 | 12.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurlander
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kurlander surname identify as White, making up 95.98% of the total in 2010, which is a negligible decrease from 96.12% in 2000. A small segment of 1.44% identified as Hispanic in 2010, down from 1.62% in the previous census. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, accounting for 2.01% in 2010, whereas no individual under this category was recorded in 2000. There were no changes reported in the categories of 'Two or more races', 'Black', and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' with the data either suppressed or showing no record.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.98% | -0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.44% | -11.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |