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

Kui, 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 Kui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kui in America

Kui is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kui surname appeared 240 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 Kui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kui 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 Kui

The surname KUI has its origins in Northern China, dating back to the 13th century during the Yuan Dynasty. It is believed to have derived from the Chinese word "kui," which means "noble" or "honorable." The name was initially prominent in the regions of Hebei and Shanxi provinces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KUI can be found in the "Xingzuan" (a genealogical record from the Yuan Dynasty). The document mentions a KUI family that resided in the city of Datong, in present-day Shanxi Province.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the KUI surname gained further recognition. In the "Mingshi" (the official history of the Ming Dynasty), there are references to KUI scholars and officials who served in various capacities within the imperial government.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named KUI Xingzhi (1510-1588) was a prominent Confucian scholar and philosopher. He was renowned for his contributions to the revival of traditional Confucian thought and his critiques of the Buddhist and Taoist philosophies that were prevalent during that era.

Another influential individual with the KUI surname was KUI Guangyi (1612-1693), a celebrated calligrapher and artist during the Qing Dynasty. His works were highly regarded, and some of his calligraphic pieces are preserved in renowned museums and collections.

In the realm of literature, KUI Yuanjie (1768-1832) was a respected poet and essayist during the Qing Dynasty. His anthology, "Huiyingtang Shiji," is considered a significant literary work from that period.

The KUI surname has also been associated with several place names in China. For instance, the town of "Kuizhuang" in Hebei Province is believed to have derived its name from the KUI family that once resided in the area.

While the KUI surname is deeply rooted in Chinese history, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the majority of individuals bearing this surname can still trace their ancestral lineage back to the regions of Northern China.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kui

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

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

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