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

Korah, 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 Korah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Korah in America

Korah is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Korah surname appeared 170 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 Korah.

The history of the last name Korah

The surname Korah has its origins in ancient Hebrew and is derived from the Biblical figure Korah, who was a descendant of Levi and a cousin of Moses. The name itself means "bald" or "ice" in Hebrew.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Korah can be traced back to the 12th century in parts of Europe, particularly in Germanic regions such as Germany and the Netherlands. During this period, it was common for individuals to adopt surnames based on their occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin.

In the 13th century, the surname Korah appears in various historical records and documents, including the Domesday Book, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is believed to have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Korah was Johann Korah, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century (born circa 1420, died 1489). He was known for his contributions to the study of biblical exegesis and his works on the Book of Psalms.

Another notable figure with the surname Korah was Sir Edward Korah (1622-1671), an English politician and member of Parliament during the English Civil War era. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause and played a role in the establishment of the Commonwealth of England.

In the 19th century, the Korah family was well-established in England, with several members holding prominent positions. One such individual was John Korah (1787-1861), a successful businessman and philanthropist who was instrumental in the founding of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society.

Another notable figure from this era was Sir John Pender Korah (1815-1896), a British industrialist and entrepreneur who made significant contributions to the development of the global telecommunications industry through his work with submarine cable systems.

In more recent times, the surname Korah has been associated with individuals from various fields, such as literature, academia, and the arts. One example is Nahum Korah (1915-1998), an Israeli author and poet known for his works exploring themes of Jewish identity and the Holocaust.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Korah

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

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 Korah 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.

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

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