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

Hura, 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 Hura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hura in America

Hura is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hura surname appeared 210 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 Hura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hura 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 Hura

The surname HURA has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "hura," which means "noise" or "uproar," likely referring to a boisterous or loud personality trait of an early bearer of the name.

In the late 16th century, records show a family by the name of HURA residing in the town of Hradec Králové, located in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. This early mention of the surname suggests that it had already been established in the region for some time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HURA can be found in the Berní Rula, a tax register compiled in the late 17th century during the reign of Emperor Leopold I. The register lists several individuals with the surname HURA, indicating its presence across various regions of the present-day Czech Republic.

A notable figure in Czech history bearing the surname HURA was Jan HURA (1608-1673), a Catholic priest and theologian from the town of Kutná Hora. He was renowned for his scholarly works and contributions to the Church during the turbulent period of the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, the name HURA appeared in records from the village of Dolní Hbity, located in the Plzeň Region of western Bohemia. A prominent member of the community at the time was Tomáš HURA (1721-1798), a landowner and respected local figure.

Another individual of historical significance was Vojtěch HURA (1856-1924), a Czech writer and journalist who played a role in the Czech National Revival movement of the 19th century. His literary works, which often explored themes of national identity and social issues, helped shape the cultural discourse of the era.

The surname HURA has also been documented in other parts of Europe, such as Slovakia and Poland, though its origins can be traced back to the Czech lands. While the name may have evolved over time through different spellings or regional variations, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rich cultural heritage of the Czech Republic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hura

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

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

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