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

Curz, 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 Curz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curz in America

Curz is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curz surname appeared 168 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 Curz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curz 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 Curz

The surname CURZ is believed to have originated in the Spanish regions of Andalusia and Extremadura during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "curs," meaning "course" or "flow," potentially referring to a person who lived near a river or stream.

One of the earliest known written records of the name CURZ can be found in the Carta Puebla de Carmona, a historical document from the 13th century that details the resettlement of the town of Carmona, near Seville, Spain. This document mentions several individuals with the surname CURZ among the new settlers.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan CURZ (1420-1490) was a prominent architect and stonemason who worked on various churches and cathedrals in Seville and its surrounding areas. His craftsmanship can be seen in the intricate stonework of the Seville Cathedral and the Church of Santa Ana.

During the 16th century, the CURZ surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies in the Americas. One notable individual was Pedro CURZ (1530-1598), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the expeditions of Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro in Mexico and Peru, respectively.

In the 17th century, a branch of the CURZ family settled in the region of Extremadura, where they owned large estates and were involved in agriculture and livestock. One prominent member was Juana CURZ (1625-1695), who was known for her philanthropic work and support of local churches and schools.

Another historically significant figure was Miguel CURZ (1785-1862), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French invasion of Spain. He later served as the governor of several provinces in Spain and was recognized for his leadership during the war.

While the CURZ surname is still found in Spain and Latin American countries today, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where it was associated with settlements near rivers and streams and individuals involved in various professions, from architecture and stonemasons to conquistadors and military officers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curz

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

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

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