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

Kulinich, 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 Kulinich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kulinich in America

Kulinich is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kulinich surname appeared 132 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 Kulinich.

The history of the last name Kulinich

The surname Kulinich originates from Ukraine, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Ukrainian word "kulyn," which means "club" or "mace," suggesting a potential connection to a warrior or military background. The name is also closely related to the Polish surname "Kulinski."

The earliest known record of the name Kulinich can be found in the Halych-Volyn Chronicles, a medieval chronicle that documents the history of the Principality of Galicia–Volhynia, which was located in modern-day western Ukraine and eastern Poland. The name appears in entries dated around the late 14th century, referring to individuals from various noble families in the region.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Kulinich was Andrii Kulinich, a prominent military commander who served under Prince Danylo of Halych in the early 13th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of the principality against Mongol invasions and is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles for his bravery and strategic acumen.

In the 16th century, the Kulinich family was recorded as landowners in the Volyn region of Ukraine. One member of the family, Bohdan Kulinich, was a prominent figure in the Cossack uprising against Polish rule in the mid-17th century, participating in the renowned Battle of Khotyn in 1621.

Another notable figure was Hryhorii Kulinich, a Ukrainian philosopher and writer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his works on ethics, moral philosophy, and Ukrainian folk traditions.

During the 19th century, the Kulinich surname was also documented in various regions of the Russian Empire, including present-day Belarus and parts of western Russia, likely due to migration and the changing borders of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname outside of Eastern Europe was Mykhailo Kulinich, a Ukrainian immigrant to the United States who settled in Pennsylvania in the late 19th century. He became a prominent figure in the Ukrainian-American community and was involved in the establishment of several cultural organizations and churches.

Throughout history, the Kulinich surname has been associated with various influential figures in Ukraine, Poland, and other parts of Eastern Europe, reflecting its deep roots and historical significance in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kulinich

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

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

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