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

Kayrouz, 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 Kayrouz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kayrouz in America

Kayrouz is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kayrouz surname appeared 136 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 Kayrouz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kayrouz 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 Kayrouz

The surname Kayrouz has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Levant region which includes modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and parts of Israel and Palestine. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th or 15th century, during the period of Ottoman rule in the region.

The name Kayrouz is derived from the Arabic word "qurus," which means "coins" or "money." It is likely that the name was initially given to someone who worked as a moneylender, banker, or had some other occupation related to finance or trade. In some cases, surnames were also given to individuals based on their personal characteristics, and Kayrouz could have been bestowed upon someone who was known for their wealth or financial acumen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kayrouz can be found in the Ottoman tax registers, known as the "defter-i mufassal," which were compiled in the 16th century. These registers documented the names of taxpayers and their occupations, providing valuable insights into the history and demographics of the region during that time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Kayrouz family appears to have been prominent in the city of Aleppo, which was a major commercial and cultural center in the Ottoman Empire. Historical records mention several notable individuals bearing this surname, such as Hanna Kayrouz, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the late 17th century.

Another significant figure was Ibrahim Kayrouz, a prominent scholar and writer who lived in the 18th century. He authored several works on Arabic literature and philosophy, and his writings were highly regarded in intellectual circles of the time.

In the 19th century, the Kayrouz family seems to have spread throughout the Levant region, with members residing in cities like Beirut, Damascus, and Jerusalem. One notable member was Mikhail Kayrouz, a renowned poet and journalist who was born in Beirut in 1835 and played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the Arab world during that period.

A prominent figure in more recent history was Khalil Kayrouz, a Lebanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1950s. He played a crucial role in shaping Lebanon's foreign policy during a turbulent period in the region's history.

While the surname Kayrouz is not as common today as it once was, it still holds a rich historical legacy, reflecting the diverse cultural and economic influences that have shaped the Middle East over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kayrouz

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

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

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