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

Currier, 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 Currier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Currier in America

Currier is the 3403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Currier surname appeared 10,513 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Currier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Currier 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 Currier

The surname Currier has its origins in medieval England, deriving from the Old French word "corier," which referred to a skilled leather worker or tanner. This occupational surname emerged during the 11th century, when the practice of adopting hereditary surnames began to spread across Europe.

The earliest documented instances of the Currier surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and populations undertaken by William the Conqueror. This record includes several references to individuals bearing variations of the name, such as William le Currier in Lincolnshire and Robert le Curier in Oxfordshire.

As the name suggests, many early Curriers were involved in the leather trade, working as tanners, dyers, or makers of various leather goods. The demand for their skilled labor was particularly high in medieval towns and cities, where the production of clothing, shoes, saddles, and other leather items played a vital role in the local economy.

One notable figure from the 13th century was Simon le Currier, a prominent citizen of London who served as a member of the city's governing council in the 1270s. Another early example is John Currier, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Norfolk, who was born around 1320 and left a considerable estate upon his death in 1389.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Currier surname continued to gain prominence, with several individuals leaving their mark on English history. Robert Currier (1544-1612) was a respected clergyman who served as the Dean of Chichester Cathedral, while Captain John Currier (1598-1672) was a prominent military figure who fought in the English Civil War.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the name spread beyond England's borders as members of the Currier family ventured to the Americas and other parts of the British Empire. Notably, Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) was a renowned American lithographer who co-founded the renowned publishing firm Currier & Ives, renowned for their iconic American lithographs and prints.

Throughout its long history, the Currier surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from skilled artisans and tradespeople to successful entrepreneurs, clergymen, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to the leather trade of medieval England, the name has since spread worldwide, carried by generations of individuals with diverse backgrounds and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Currier

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

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

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