Explore the Family Name Kutzler
The meaning of Kutzler
German: metonymic occupational name for an upholsterer, from Rhenish dialect kützel ‘cushion’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kutzler in the United States?
The surname Kutzler experienced a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kutzler ranked 60,230th in terms of frequency of use and showed up 313 times in the census. By 2010, the surname had climbed the ranks to 53,316th and was counted 388 times, indicating an increase of approximately 24%. This means that for every 100,000 people in 2010, around 0.13 had the surname Kutzler, representing a modest growth of 8.33% from the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #53,316 | 11.48% |
| Count | 313 | 388 | 23.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kutzler
In regards to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census sheds light on the diversity among those with the Kutzler surname. The majority identified as White, making up 98.08% of the group in 2000 and slightly falling to 97.16% in 2010. A small percentage, 1.92% in 2000, identified as Black, but this figure fell to zero by 2010. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, representation for those identifying as two or more races did emerge in 2010, accounting for 1.8% of those with the Kutzler surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 97.16% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |