Explore the Family Name Kuti
The meaning of Kuti
1. Hungarian: topographic name from kút ‘well, spring, water source’, or for someone from a place, such as Hidegkút, named with this word. 2. West African (Nigeria): Yoruba name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Kuti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuti has moderately increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kuti was ranked 67,936th in popularity and increased to the 65,066th rank in 2010. This shift represents a change of 4.22%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 271 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, marking a 12.55% growth. However, the proportion of the surname Kuti per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #65,066 | 4.22% |
| Count | 271 | 305 | 12.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuti
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest group associated with the surname Kuti is White, although its percentage decreased from 80.44% in 2000 to 70.16% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity linked to the Kuti surname is Black, which saw a significant increase of 56.51%, moving from 16.97% in 2000 to 26.56% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased by 24.32%, from 1.85% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. There were no records of the Kuti surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.44% | 70.16% | -12.78% |
| Black | 16.97% | 26.56% | 56.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.3% | 24.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |