2010
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Curanovic
A Slavic surname likely derived from the words "kuren" meaning chicken and "vic" meaning son.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Curanovic. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Curanovic 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Curanovic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Curanovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Curanovic
The surname Curanovic originates from the Balkans, specifically Croatia and surrounding regions. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic root "kur," which means rooster or cock, indicating that the first bearers of this name may have been associated with poultry farming or may have lived near a place where roosters were abundant.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Curanovic surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when a family with this name was mentioned in the archives of the city of Dubrovnik, located on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. The name was spelled as "Curanovič" in these historical documents, reflecting the Slavic origin and the influence of the Croatian language.
In the 17th century, records from the town of Šibenik, located in central Dalmatia, show the presence of a prominent Curanovic family. A notable member of this family was Marko Curanovic (1624-1689), a respected merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy and governance.
During the 18th century, the Curanovic name spread to other parts of the Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it is still found today. One notable figure from this period was Petar Curanovic (1732-1807), a renowned priest and scholar who authored several theological works and contributed to the preservation of the local cultural heritage.
In the 19th century, the Curanovic surname gained further recognition with the birth of Mihovil Curanovic (1823-1896), a Croatian politician and diplomat who served as the mayor of Dubrovnik and later as a representative in the Austro-Hungarian parliament. His efforts in promoting the rights and interests of the Croatian people were highly regarded.
Another prominent individual with the Curanovic surname was Antun Curanovic (1870-1938), a Croatian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, including the iconic National Library. His work contributed significantly to the architectural landscape of the region.
Throughout its history, the Curanovic surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, commerce, religious leadership, politics, and architecture, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name across the Balkans.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Curanovic
Among Census respondents with the surname Curanovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Curanovic 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 Curanovic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 112
Timeline
Historical Census data for Curanovic
Curanovic 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
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-25 bearers (-18.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,672 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -25 bearers (-18.2%) | Down 22,672 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 Curanovic 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 | #125,282 | #147,954 | -18.1% |
| Count | 137 | 112 | -18.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -25.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Curanovic bearers went from 137 to 112 (-18.2% change). The surname moved down 22,672 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #147,954.
FAQ
Curanovic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Curanovic?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Curanovic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Curanovic?
Curanovic ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Curanovic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Curanovic.
Has Curanovic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Curanovic went from 137 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 25 (-18.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Curanovic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Curanovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Curanovic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Curanovic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Curanovic (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 Curanovic mean?
A Slavic surname likely derived from the words "kuren" meaning chicken and "vic" meaning son. 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 Curanovic (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Curanovic?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.