Explore the Family Name Kutner
The meaning of Kutner
1. German: variant of Kuttner. 2. Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from Kutno in central Poland. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ephraim, Ari, Shifra.
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How common is the last name Kutner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kutner saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kutner was ranked 28,584 in terms of popularity, with a count of 785 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 35,294 and the count decreased to 638 individuals. This represents a change of -23.47% in rank and -18.73% in the overall count. The proportion of individuals with the Kutner surname per 100,000 people also decreased during this period from 0.29 to 0.22, a change of -24.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,584 | #35,294 | -23.47% |
| Count | 785 | 638 | -18.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.22 | -24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kutner
Observing the ethnic identities associated with the surname Kutner, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most people with this surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.45% to 96.71%. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with an increase from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of people who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.64% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 96.71% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.19% | 90.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |