Explore the Family Name Kutcher
The meaning of Kutcher
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kutscher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kutcher in the United States?
The surname Kutcher, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,727th most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 22,892nd position, a change of -5.36%. However, the number of people with this surname marginally increased from 1,117 in 2000 to 1,118 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people named Kutcher per 100,000 individuals decreased by 7.32% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,727 | #22,892 | -5.36% |
| Count | 1,117 | 1,118 | 0.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kutcher
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kutcher, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, accounting for 95.52% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.26% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable decrease from 3.13% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. The percentages for those identifying as Black remained stable at 0.72% in both years. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.81% and 0.72% respectively. The data for individuals identifying with two or more races was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 95.26% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 2.5% | -20.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |