Explore the Family Name Kutscher
The meaning of Kutscher
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a coachman or coach builder, from a derivative of the 16th-century Hungarian loanword kocsi ‘coach’, German Kutsche. The German -u- vowel comes from Slavic (Polish kucer). Compare Cutcher. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Lothar.
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How common is the last name Kutscher in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kutscher" slightly decreased in the 2000s. In 2000, Kutscher was ranked as the 44,997th most popular surname; however, it has dropped to the 46,647th spot by 2010. This represents a decline of 3.67%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 449 to 456, marking a 1.56% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people having the surname, there is a decrease of 11.76%, going down from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #46,647 | -3.67% |
| Count | 449 | 456 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kutscher
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides details about the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kutscher". In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.32%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.56%) or falling under two or more races (2.45%). By 2010, while still predominantly White (92.11%), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving up to 4.17%, showing a change of 167.31%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander has also risen to 1.10%. No changes were noted for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 92.11% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 4.17% | 167.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 2.41% | -1.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |