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

Kudrna, 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 Kudrna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kudrna in America

Kudrna is the 33196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kudrna surname appeared 689 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 Kudrna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kudrna 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 Kudrna

The surname "KUDRNA" is of Czech origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia. It is derived from the Slavic word "kudra," which means "curly" or "curled," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone with curly or wavy hair.

Among the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Berní Rula, a tax census conducted in Bohemia between 1653 and 1654. This document mentions several individuals with the name Kudrna residing in various villages and towns across the region.

One notable figure with this surname was Jan Kudrna (1588-1672), a Czech Protestant minister and author who played a significant role in the Bohemian Reformation movement. His works, including religious writings and translations, were influential during the tumultuous period of religious upheaval in Bohemia.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the records of the village of Křenovice, where a family named Kudrna owned a farm and vineyard. This suggests that the name had become associated with agricultural pursuits in certain areas.

Another prominent individual bearing the Kudrna surname was František Kudrna (1811-1884), a Czech painter and lithographer known for his landscape and genre works. His paintings capture the beauty of the Czech countryside and provide valuable insights into rural life during the 19th century.

Moving into the modern era, Jaroslav Kudrna (1891-1957) was a renowned Czech mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of mathematical analysis. He served as a professor at Charles University in Prague and authored several influential textbooks.

Throughout its history, the surname Kudrna has been found in various spellings and variations, such as Kudrnáč, Kudrnáček, and Kudrnička, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the name over time.

These examples illustrate the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the surname Kudrna, which has its roots in the Czech lands and has been borne by individuals from diverse walks of life, including religious leaders, artists, scholars, and agricultural workers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kudrna

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

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

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