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

Korsunsky, 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 Korsunsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Korsunsky in America

Korsunsky is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Korsunsky surname appeared 147 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 Korsunsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Korsunsky 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 Korsunsky

The surname Korsunsky originates from Russia and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Russian word "Korsun," which refers to the ancient city of Chersonesus, located in modern-day Crimea. This city played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the region and was an important center of trade and culture.

The earliest known records of the Korsunsky surname can be found in the archives of the Russian Orthodox Church, where it was often associated with clergymen or individuals with ties to the church. One notable example is Metropolitan Isidore Korsunsky, a prominent Russian Orthodox bishop who lived in the late 15th century and played a crucial role in the negotiations between the Russian and Byzantine churches.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Korsunsky surname began to spread throughout Russia, particularly in the regions around Moscow and St. Petersburg. It is mentioned in various historical documents and records, including court proceedings and land registries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Korsunsky surname was Fyodor Korsunsky, a merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his involvement in the Russian fur trade and his contributions to the development of the city of Arkhangelsk.

Another notable figure was Grigory Korsunsky, a military commander who fought in the Russo-Turkish War of 1735-1739. He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic skills, and several towns and villages in the region were named after him.

In the 19th century, the Korsunsky surname gained prominence in the literary and artistic circles of Russia. Aleksandr Korsunsky, born in 1818, was a renowned poet and playwright whose works celebrated the cultural heritage of Russia. His contemporary, Ivan Korsunsky (1828-1901), was a celebrated painter known for his landscapes and portraits of Russian nobility.

Throughout the 20th century, the Korsunsky surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields, including science, politics, and the arts. One notable figure was Mikhail Korsunsky (1919-2004), a pioneering physicist who made significant contributions to the field of materials science.

While the origins of the Korsunsky surname can be traced back to the ancient city of Chersonesus, it has since become a widely recognized name across Russia, with numerous individuals bearing this surname and contributing to the country's rich cultural and historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Korsunsky

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

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

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