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

Curnyn, 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 Curnyn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curnyn in America

Curnyn is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curnyn surname appeared 163 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 Curnyn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curnyn 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 Curnyn

The surname CURNYN is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "curnun," which means "to turn or twist." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a turner or a maker of spindles or other turned wooden objects.

The earliest recorded instances of the CURNYN surname can be traced back to the late 12th century in various historical records and documents from counties such as Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. One notable example is the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk from 1199, which mention a person named Willelmus Curnun.

In the 13th century, the name CURNYN appeared in the Curia Regis Rolls of Berkshire in 1220, where a certain Richard Curnun was listed. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273 make reference to a Robert Curnun.

Over the centuries, the CURNYN surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Curnon, Curnyn, Curnoyn, and Curnen. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, scribal errors, and changes in pronunciation over time.

One notable figure in history who bore the CURNYN surname was Sir John Curnyn, a Scottish landowner and knight who lived in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He was involved in the Scottish Wars of Independence and fought alongside Robert the Bruce.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Curnyn, an English clergyman who lived in the 15th century. He served as the Bishop of Bangor from 1426 to 1447 and played a role in the ecclesiastical affairs of the time.

In the 16th century, there was a William Curnyn who was a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, England. He was actively involved in the local government and trade affairs of the city during his lifetime.

Moving forward to the 17th century, a certain John Curnyn was a prominent landowner and justice of the peace in Wiltshire, England. He held significant influence in the local community and played a role in the administration of the county.

Lastly, in the 18th century, there was a Samuel Curnyn who was a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker in London. His craftsmanship and expertise in horology were highly regarded during his time, and some of his timepieces are still preserved in museums and private collections today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curnyn

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

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

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