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

Curnutt, 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 Curnutt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curnutt in America

Curnutt is the 22301st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curnutt surname appeared 1,156 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 Curnutt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curnutt 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 Curnutt

The surname Curnutt is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "cyrnel" meaning "kernel" or "small grain". It is believed to have originated in the 13th century as an occupational surname for someone who worked with grains or kernels, such as a miller or a baker.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Curnutt can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire in 1332, where it appears as "Kyrnett". This suggests that the name may have originated in the Warwickshire area, where it was likely first used as a descriptive name for someone who worked with grains or kernels.

In the 14th century, the name underwent various spelling variations, including "Kernett", "Kernut", and "Curnut". These variations reflect the regional dialects and scribal errors common in that era.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Curnutt, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of Wiltshire in 1428. This record suggests that the name had spread beyond its original Warwickshire origins by the 15th century.

The name Curnutt has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Kernutt's Farm in Gloucestershire and Curnutt's Croft in Northamptonshire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname Curnutt who owned or resided in these locations.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Curnutt. One such individual was Thomas Curnutt (1570-1641), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Warwickshire, who was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local churches and charities.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir John Curnutt (1625-1701), a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire who played a significant role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

In the 18th century, Joseph Curnutt (1738-1812) was a renowned clockmaker from Gloucestershire, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.

During the 19th century, the name Curnutt gained prominence in the literary world with the poet and essayist Elizabeth Curnutt (1820-1897), whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.

One of the most famous bearers of the name in recent times was the American artist and sculptor, Frank Curnutt (1905-1992), known for his abstract and modernist works that adorned public spaces across the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curnutt

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

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

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