Explore the Family Name Kurtenbach
The meaning of Kurtenbach
German (Kürtenbach): probably a habitational name from Rhineland, where Kürten is recorded as a placename meaning ‘creek’.
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How common is the last name Kurtenbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kurtenbach has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 33,933 to 34,185. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Kurtenbach surname increased by 4.9% during the same period, growing from 633 to 664. This increase did not affect the proportion per 100,000 people, which remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #34,185 | -0.74% |
| Count | 633 | 664 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurtenbach
Concerning ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Kurtenbach surname identify as White, with a slightly decreasing percentage of 96.68% in 2000 to 96.54% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a small increase from 1.42% to 1.51%. Interestingly, the category of Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010 with a value of 0.90%, whereas it had been zero in 2000. There was a minor decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 0.95% to 0.90%. The categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 96.54% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.51% | 6.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.9% | -5.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |