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

Curro, 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 Curro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curro in America

Curro is the 34110th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curro surname appeared 666 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 Curro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curro 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 Curro

The surname Curro is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "curro," which means a bullfighting arena or bullring. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked in or were involved with bullfighting.

In the 13th century, records show that the name Curro appeared in various parts of Andalusia, particularly in cities like Seville and Córdoba, which were known for their rich bullfighting traditions. The earliest documented use of the name can be found in a manuscript from the year 1258, which mentions a man named Juan Curro, who was a prominent bullfighter in Seville.

During the 15th century, the name Curro gained more prominence and began to spread to other regions of Spain. One notable figure from this time was Pedro Curro, a renowned bullfighter born in 1472 in Córdoba, who was celebrated for his skill and courage in the ring.

As the centuries passed, the name Curro continued to be associated with bullfighting, but it also became more widely adopted by families outside of this profession. In the 18th century, records show a wealthy landowner named Diego Curro, who owned extensive properties in the region of Extremadura.

Another prominent individual with the surname Curro was Francisco Curro, a Spanish military officer born in 1781 in Seville. He served in the Napoleonic Wars and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the name Curro was also found in various parts of Latin America, particularly in countries with strong Spanish colonial influences. One notable figure from this era was Juana Curro, a renowned poet and writer born in 1832 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, who was celebrated for her powerful and evocative works.

While the surname Curro may have originated from its association with bullfighting, it has since become a well-established name across Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions, with a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curro

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

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

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