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

Kul, 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 Kul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kul in America

Kul is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kul surname appeared 131 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 Kul.

The history of the last name Kul

The surname "KUL" originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where the word "kula" meant family or lineage. Over time, the word was adapted into various regional languages and evolved into different spellings, including "Kul" and "Kul."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "KUL" can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, where it was often used to denote noble or influential families. The name also appeared in several medieval Indian texts, including the works of renowned poets and scholars from the region.

In the 12th century, a notable individual named Kul Chand was a prominent minister and advisor to the Chauhan dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan and Gujarat. His descendants continued to use the surname "KUL" for several generations.

Another notable figure with the surname "KUL" was Maharaja Kul Shekhar, a 16th-century ruler of the Chandela dynasty in central India. He was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of several iconic monuments, including the famous Khajuraho temples.

In the 18th century, a scholar and poet named Kul Bhushan Bhatt gained recognition for his contributions to the Sanskrit literary tradition. His works explored themes of philosophy, spirituality, and the human condition.

During the 19th century, a renowned mathematician and astronomer named Kul Sompura made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was born in the city of Jaipur in 1825 and was widely respected for his expertise in calculating planetary movements and predicting eclipses.

The surname "KUL" has also been associated with various place names across the Indian subcontinent, such as Kullu, a picturesque valley in the Himachal Pradesh region, and Kulithalai, a town in the state of Tamil Nadu. These place names may have influenced the spread and adoption of the surname over time.

While the surname "KUL" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also been embraced by individuals of various ethnicities and nationalities, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and historical influences that have shaped the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kul

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

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

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