Explore the Family Name Kutsch
The meaning of Kutsch
1. German: variant of Kutsche, a metonymic occupational name for a coachman or coachbuilder, from the Hungarian loanword kocsi (see Kocsis). 2. East German: topographic name of Slavic origin, from Sorbian kut ‘corner, nook’ or a Czech cognate.
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How common is the last name Kutsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kutsch has experienced a slight decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 31,774th most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 33,121st spot—a decrease of 4.24%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname showed a marginal increase, moving from 687 in 2000 to 691 in 2010. This small growth of 0.58% was not enough to offset the overall decrease in popularity, as seen in the proportion per 100k measurements that fell from 0.25 to 0.23, marking an 8% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #33,121 | -4.24% |
| Count | 687 | 691 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kutsch
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kutsch, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of people carrying this surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.94%, and despite a minimal decline of 0.72%, it still comprised 96.24% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a decrease from 1.46% to 1.01%, a fall of 30.82%. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals with the Kutsch surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new entry in the 2010 census with 1.88% of individuals identifying as Hispanic, whereas there was none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.24% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.01% | -30.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |