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

Cul, 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 Cul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cul in America

Cul is the 56972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cul surname appeared 358 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 Cul.

The history of the last name Cul

The surname CUL has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "cul," which means "bottom" or "rear," suggesting that it may have been a descriptive surname initially used to identify someone with a prominent or noteworthy backside.

One of the earliest documented references to the CUL surname can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Aubin d'Angers, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a person named Robertus Cul. This suggests that the name was already in use in the Anjou region of France during that time period.

In the 13th century, the CUL surname appeared in various records, such as the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de la Trinité de Vendôme, which mentions a person named Petrus Cul. This indicates that the name had spread to other regions of France by that time.

The CUL surname also has connections to place names, particularly in Normandy, where the village of Cully is located. It is possible that some individuals with the CUL surname may have originated from or been associated with this village.

One notable figure with the CUL surname was Jean Cul, a 14th-century French poet and composer from Picardy. His works, including a collection of chansons and rondeaux, were widely circulated during his lifetime and contributed to the preservation of the CUL name in historical records.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Pierre Cul, a 15th-century French merchant and landowner from Burgundy. Records indicate that he was involved in the wine trade and owned several vineyards in the region.

In the 16th century, the CUL surname appeared in various court records and legal documents, suggesting that it had become more widespread across France. One such record mentions a Jacques Cul, who was involved in a property dispute in the Île-de-France region.

During the 17th century, the CUL surname was also found in England, possibly introduced by French immigrants or travelers. One example is William Cull, an English politician and Member of Parliament for Lyme Regis in the 1660s.

Lastly, in the 18th century, the CUL surname gained prominence in the arts, with the French painter Étienne Cul (1734-1803) being a notable figure. His works, primarily depicting landscapes and rural scenes, were highly regarded during his lifetime and are still appreciated by art historians today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cul

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

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

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