2000
#21,727
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.41
Rare Last name
Kutcher
An occupational surname derived from the Slavic word "kutcher" meaning coachman or driver of a coach.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,113 Americans carry the last name Kutcher. That puts it at #26,469 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.32 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 307,955 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kutcher 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
1.1K
1 in 307,955
Census rank
#26,469
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
971
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 971 bearers of the surname Kutcher in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.32 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 26469th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kutcher, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kutcher
Among Census respondents with the surname Kutcher, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Kutcher 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 Kutcher surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 904
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 40
- Two or more races1.4% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 9
- Black or African American0.3% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kutcher
Kutcher appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#22,892
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,118
+1 bearers (+0.1%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Down 1,165 places
2020
#26,469
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 971
-147 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.32
Rank movement Down 3,577 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,727 | 1,117 | 0.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #22,892 | 1,118 | 0.38 | +1 bearers (+0.1%) | Down 1,165 places |
| 2020 | #26,469 | 971 | 0.32 | -147 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 3,577 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 Kutcher 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 | #22,892 | #26,469 | -15.6% |
| Count | 1,118 | 971 | -13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.38 | 0.32 | -14.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kutcher bearers went from 1,118 to 971 (-13.1% change). The surname moved down 3,577 positions in the national ranking, going from #22,892 to #26,469.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Kutcher
FAQ
Kutcher surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kutcher?
Name Census estimates that about 1,113 living Americans carry the surname Kutcher. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 307,955 residents.
How common is Kutcher?
Kutcher ranks #26,469 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.32 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 971 people with the surname Kutcher. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,113), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.32 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.32 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 Kutcher.
Has Kutcher become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kutcher went from 1,118 recorded bearers to 971. That is a decrease of 147 (-13.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #22,892 to #26,469.
What does the Census say about the background of Kutcher?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kutcher, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Kutcher in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (904 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kutcher appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (4.1%), Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Kutcher (2000, 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 Kutcher mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Slavic word "kutcher" meaning coachman or driver of a coach. 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 Kutcher (0.32 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 share the surname Kutcher?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.