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

Curnett, 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 Curnett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curnett in America

Curnett is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curnett surname appeared 136 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 Curnett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curnett 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 Curnett

The surname Curnett originates from England, where it first emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "cyrn" and "hythe," meaning a corn landing place or a wharf where grain was loaded and unloaded. This suggests that the name likely originated in an area where such a facility existed, possibly near a river or coastal region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a certain Thomas Curnett is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already established in that region during the early 14th century. Additionally, the Curnett family is known to have held lands and property in various parts of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, further solidifying their presence in the West Midlands area of England.

In the 16th century, the Curnett surname appears in various historical records, such as the Parish Registers of Herefordshire, where a John Curnett was listed in 1569. Another notable individual from this period was William Curnett, born around 1580 in Gloucestershire, who served as a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Curnett family continued to establish themselves across various parts of England. One notable figure was Sir Robert Curnett (1697-1778), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament who represented the borough of Gloucester in the British House of Commons during the mid-18th century.

Another individual of historical significance was Elizabeth Curnett (1769-1842), a renowned author and poet from Worcestershire. Her published works, which included several volumes of poetry and novels, gained her recognition and acclaim during the early 19th century.

The Curnett surname also made its mark in the field of academia. One such example is Professor James Curnett (1827-1891), a distinguished scholar and linguist who served as the Chair of Classical Literature at Oxford University from 1868 until his retirement.

Throughout its history, the Curnett name has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the West Midlands and surrounding areas. While the name has evolved in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the rich tapestry of England's linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curnett

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

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

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