Find out how popular the last name Cutz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cutz.

Cutz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cutz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cutz in America

Cutz is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cutz surname appeared 152 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cutz.

The history of the last name Cutz

The surname CUTZ has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "kutz," which referred to a short or cropped haircut. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a distinctive hairstyle.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Kutz" or "Kutze," reflecting the German pronunciation. As the name spread across various regions, different variations emerged, such as "Cutz," "Cutts," and "Kuts."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Saxony, Germany, from the late 1500s. These records mention a family named Kutz living in the town of Freiberg.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname CUTZ throughout history. In the 17th century, Johannes Cutz (1610-1679) was a renowned theologian and philosopher from Saxony. He authored several influential works on religious studies and ethics.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Cutz (1784-1847), a German businessman and industrialist who established a successful textile manufacturing company in Silesia (now part of Poland).

Moving into the 19th century, Heinrich Cutz (1822-1891) was a respected architect from Saxony. He designed several notable buildings in Dresden and Leipzig, including the iconic Dresden Semperoper opera house.

In the realm of literature, Anna Cutz (1878-1944) was a German poet and author known for her lyrical works celebrating nature and the beauty of the countryside.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Erich Cutz (1904-1988) was a German-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and nuclear physics.

While the name CUTZ may not be as widespread as some other surnames, its history can be traced back to its German roots and the intriguing origin of the word "kutz," reflecting a unique physical characteristic that became a lasting family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cutz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cutz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cutz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cutz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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