Explore the Family Name Kuter
The meaning of Kuter
1. German (Küter): occupational name for a butcher or sausage maker, from Middle High German, Middle Low German kuter ‘butcher’ (from kut ‘entrails, tripe’). 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Kuter in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuter has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,453, while in 2010, it dropped to rank 62,531, representing a 5.18% decrease. However, even with the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Kuter surname rose slightly from 318 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, an increase of 0.63%. The proportion per 100k people also declined from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #62,531 | -5.18% |
| Count | 318 | 320 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kuter surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages increasing slightly from 94.65% to 95.63% respectively. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline from 3.46% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010, a change of -18.79%. Interestingly, in 2000, 1.57% of individuals with the surname Kuter reported being of two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no notable changes in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 95.63% | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 2.81% | -18.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |