2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kumro
A surname of unknown origin, possibly deriving from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Kumro. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kumro surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Kumro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kumro, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kumro
The surname Kumro is of Indian origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kumra," which means "potter" or "one who works with clay." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the pottery trade or were skilled artisans in crafting earthenware.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Kumro name can be found in a collection of administrative records from the Mughal Empire, dating back to the late 16th century. These records documented the names of individuals employed in various trades and professions across the empire's territories.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Kumro name appeared in several local chronicles and manuscripts, primarily in the northern regions of India. These mentions often referred to individuals engaged in pottery-making or associated with the pottery guilds of the time.
In the 19th century, one notable bearer of the Kumro surname was Shyam Lal Kumro (1835-1912), a renowned potter from the city of Lucknow. His exquisite creations were highly sought after and earned him recognition from local nobility and patrons of the arts.
Another notable figure was Govind Kumro (1870-1945), a celebrated artist and sculptor from the city of Varanasi. His intricate terracotta sculptures and ceramic works were widely acclaimed and can still be found in various museums and private collections.
In the early 20th century, Devika Kumro (1905-1987) emerged as a prominent voice in the Indian independence movement. A passionate activist and advocate for women's rights, she played a crucial role in mobilizing support for the cause of Indian freedom from British rule.
The Kumro surname also found its way into the literary world with the acclaimed novelist and playwright, Prem Kumro (1920-1995). His works explored the complexities of modern Indian society and earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.
While the Kumro surname may not be as widespread as some other Indian surnames, its rich history and association with the pottery and ceramic arts have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kumro
Among Census respondents with the surname Kumro, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kumro bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kumro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 102
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kumro
Kumro appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,104 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 9,104 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,227 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kumro surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #150,205 | 5.2% |
| Count | 102 | 109 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kumro bearers went from 102 to 109 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,205.
FAQ
Kumro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kumro?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Kumro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Kumro?
Kumro ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Kumro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kumro.
Has Kumro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kumro went from 102 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Kumro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kumro, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kumro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kumro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kumro (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kumro mean?
A surname of unknown origin, possibly deriving from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kumro (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Kumro?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.