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

Kutcher, 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 Kutcher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kutcher in America

Kutcher is the 22892nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kutcher surname appeared 1,118 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 Kutcher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kutcher 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 Kutcher

The surname KUTCHER is of German origin, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "kutscher," which means "coachman" or "driver." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone whose occupation involved driving or handling horse-drawn carriages.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from occupations, and KUTCHER likely followed this tradition. The name first emerged in various regions of Germany, particularly in areas where the profession of coachman was prevalent, such as cities and trade routes.

Historical records indicate that the name KUTCHER appeared in various German documents and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Johannes Kutcher in a registry of births and deaths in the town of Weimar, dated 1624.

As the years passed, the KUTCHER name spread to other parts of Europe and eventually made its way to other continents through immigration. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of Germany was in the Netherlands, where a family by the name of Kutcher settled in the city of Amsterdam in the late 17th century.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the surname KUTCHER have left their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Johann Kutcher (1732-1798), a German composer and organist who was renowned for his contributions to church music during the Baroque period.

Another historical figure was Friedrich Kutcher (1810-1886), a German-born American industrialist who established one of the largest ironworks in the United States during the 19th century. His company played a significant role in the country's industrial revolution.

In the realm of literature, Karl Kutcher (1892-1967) was a German writer and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of nature and human existence. His collection of poems, "Lieder der Einsamkeit" (Songs of Solitude), published in 1923, is considered one of his most celebrated works.

Moving into the 20th century, Hans Kutcher (1915-1998) was a German-born British architect who made significant contributions to the modernist architectural movement in the United Kingdom. His designs, which included residential and commercial buildings, were renowned for their innovative use of materials and minimalist aesthetics.

Finally, in more recent times, the name KUTCHER has been brought to the forefront by Ashton Kutcher (born in 1978), an American actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame for his role in the popular TV series "That '70s Show" and has since established himself as a successful actor and investor in various technology companies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kutcher

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

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

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