2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kout
An Arabic surname derived from the word "qawt" meaning "strength" or "power".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Kout. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kout surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Kout in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kout, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Black (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kout
The surname Kout is of Czech origin, with its roots dating back to the 12th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. The name is derived from the Old Czech word "kout," meaning "corner" or "angle," and it likely referred to someone who lived on a corner or at the end of a village or town.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Libri Erectionum, a collection of documents from the 14th century that recorded the establishment of various churches and monasteries in Bohemia. In these records, a man named Mikuláš Kout is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Sedlec near Prague in the year 1356.
Another notable historical figure with the surname Kout was Jan Kout, a Czech scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent figure during the Hussite Wars and is known for his writings on theology and his involvement in the Bohemian Reformation.
In the 16th century, a family with the surname Kout is recorded as residing in the town of Kutná Hora, which was a significant center for silver mining in Bohemia. The name appears in various land and property records from that time period, indicating that the family held a certain level of wealth and status.
During the 17th century, a man named Václav Kout gained recognition as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker in the city of Prague. His works can still be seen in some of the city's historic churches and buildings, featuring intricate metalwork and ornate designs.
In the late 18th century, a Czech poet and writer named Josef Kout was born in the town of Litomyšl. He is known for his contributions to Czech literature and his poetry, which often drew inspiration from the natural landscapes and rural life of Bohemia.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the surname Kout, but the name has undoubtedly been present in various regions of the Czech lands for centuries, reflecting its deep roots and historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kout
Among Census respondents with the surname Kout, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Black (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Kout bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kout surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 93
- Black or African American5.0% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kout
Kout appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-10 bearers (-9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,287 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-9.1%) | Down 6,287 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kout surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #155,682 | -4.2% |
| Count | 110 | 100 | -9.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kout bearers went from 110 to 100 (-9.1% change). The surname moved down 6,287 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #155,682.
FAQ
Kout surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kout?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Kout. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Kout?
Kout ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Kout. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kout.
Has Kout become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kout went from 110 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 10 (-9.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Kout?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kout, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Black (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kout in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kout appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Black (5.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kout (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kout mean?
An Arabic surname derived from the word "qawt" meaning "strength" or "power". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kout (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Kout?
See how many people have the surname Kout on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.