Explore the Family Name Kurtyka
The meaning of Kurtyka
Polish: 1. from a pet form of the German personal nameKurt. 2. nickname from a derivative of kurta ‘shortcoat’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wojciech, Bogdan, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Kurtyka in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kurtyka saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kurtyka was ranked as the 65,133rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 67,943rd place which indicates a change of -4.31%. The overall count of individuals with this surname, however, slightly increased from 285 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 1.75%. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #67,943 | -4.31% |
| Count | 285 | 290 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurtyka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data also provides some interesting insights. In 2000, nearly all (97.19%) of individuals with the surname Kurtyka identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had marginally risen to 97.59%. It's noteworthy that in 2010, there emerged a small representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, accounting for 1.72% of the Kurtykas. Other ethnic identities such as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 97.59% | 0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |