Explore the Family Name Kurtzman
The meaning of Kurtzman
Americanized form of German Kurtzmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: nickname for someone who was short in stature, a variant of Kurtz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
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How common is the last name Kurtzman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kurtzman has seen a mild decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 29,904 to 30,442, representing a change of -1.8%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 3.51%, from 741 people in 2000 to 767 people ten years later. The proportion per 100k also dropped marginally by 3.7% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,904 | #30,442 | -1.8% |
| Count | 741 | 767 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurtzman
When examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the Kurtzman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 98.38% in 2000 to 96.22% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups made up 0.78%, 0.91%, and 1.69% of the Kurtzman population respectively. There still were no individuals identifying as Black in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 96.22% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |