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

Kurtenbach, 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 Kurtenbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurtenbach in America

Kurtenbach is the 34185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurtenbach surname appeared 664 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 Kurtenbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kurtenbach to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kurtenbach

The surname Kurtenbach has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old German words "kurt," meaning "short," and "bach," meaning "stream" or "brook." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a small stream or body of water.

The earliest known record of the Kurtenbach name dates back to the 13th century in the region of Bavaria, where the name was spelled "Kurtenbach." This spelling remained relatively consistent throughout the centuries, though variations such as "Kurtenbaach" and "Kurtenbaech" were also found in historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries.

In the 16th century, the Kurtenbach name appeared in various records and manuscripts from the region, including church registers and tax rolls. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Hans Kurtenbach, a merchant and landowner who was born in Nuremberg in 1532 and died in 1604.

As the Kurtenbach family spread throughout Germany and Europe, the name became associated with several notable individuals. In the 17th century, Johann Kurtenbach (1625-1692) was a respected theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg.

In the 18th century, the name Kurtenbach was particularly prominent in the region of Saxony, where several members of the family held prominent positions in local government and the military. One such individual was Friedrich Kurtenbach (1738-1815), a military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War.

The 19th century saw the Kurtenbach name spread further across Europe, with several notable bearers emerging in various fields. Among them was the German painter and illustrator, Ernst Kurtenbach (1829-1898), whose works are housed in several museums and galleries throughout Germany.

Another notable figure from this period was the Austrian writer and journalist, Ferdinand Kurtenbach (1855-1912), who was known for his satirical works and contributions to several prominent publications of the time.

As the 20th century dawned, the Kurtenbach name continued to be associated with a diverse range of individuals and accomplishments. One such individual was the German-American engineer and inventor, Walter Kurtenbach (1892-1976), who held numerous patents for his innovations in automotive and aerospace technology.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the surname Kurtenbach throughout its long and storied history, spanning multiple centuries and regions of Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurtenbach

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

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 Kurtenbach 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kurtenbach has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Kurtenbach was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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