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

Curit, 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 Curit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curit in America

Curit is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curit surname appeared 129 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 Curit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curit 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 Curit

The surname CURIT is believed to have originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "curio," which means "curious" or "inquisitive." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone with an inquisitive nature.

In the early days, the name CURIT was primarily concentrated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it is believed to have first emerged. Historical records from these areas show variations in spelling, including Curito, Curitti, and Curitti.

One of the earliest known references to the name CURIT can be found in a manuscript from the town of Perugia, dated 1287. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Curit," who was likely a local landowner or merchant.

As the centuries passed, the CURIT surname spread to other parts of Italy, with notable bearers emerging in various fields. In the 16th century, Giovanni Curit (1520-1592) was a respected painter from the city of Siena, known for his religious works adorning several churches in the region.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Curit (1678-1744), a renowned architect from Rome who contributed to the design of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Barberini and the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.

In the realm of literature, Francesco Curit (1819-1884) was a celebrated poet and playwright from Naples, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and Italian identity.

Moving into the 20th century, Enrico Curit (1906-1981) was a talented sculptor from Milan, whose works can be found in various public spaces and museums across Italy.

It is worth noting that while the CURIT surname has a long and rich history in Italy, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Italian immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curit

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

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

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