Explore the Family Name Kurt
The meaning of Kurt
1. German: from the personal name Kurt, a shortened form of Konrad. 2. Hungarian (Kürt): from an ancient Magyar clan name, from kürt ‘horn’, possibly from the symbol of the tribe. 3. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from kurt ‘(gray) wolf’.
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How common is the last name Kurt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kurt has seen a steady increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 20,298th and had 1,219 people with this surname. By 2010, the rank had risen to 18,078th and the count of people bearing the surname increased by 26.5% to 1,542. This rise also led to an increase in the proportion of people named Kurt per 100,000 individuals, which went up by 15.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,298 | #18,078 | 10.94% |
| Count | 1,219 | 1,542 | 26.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.52 | 15.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurt
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kurt identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 3.33% over the decade. The Hispanic population with the surname Kurt saw a significant increase of 195.12%. Despite being relatively small in proportion, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native representation within the Kurt surname also rose, albeit from zero in 2000 to 1.88% and 0.45% respectively in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races decreased during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.11% | 90.01% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 3.63% | 195.12% |
| Black | 2.71% | 2.2% | -18.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 1.82% | -32.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |