Explore the Family Name Kurzman
The meaning of Kurzman
Americanized form of German Kurtzmann, and a variant of Jewish Kurtzman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kurzman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kurzman has seen a slight decrease in rank but an increase in count from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kurzman was ranked 104,819 in popularity and had a count of 158. By 2010, the rank dropped by 1.22% to 106,096, but the count increased by 6.33% to 168 individuals with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #106,096 | -1.22% |
| Count | 158 | 168 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurzman
In regards to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Kurzman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, 96.20% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 98.81% in 2010. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 98.81% | 2.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |