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

Kuo, 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 Kuo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuo in America

Kuo is the 4767th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuo surname appeared 7,426 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Kuo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuo 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 Kuo

The surname "KUO" is believed to have originated in China, with its roots dating back to ancient times. The name is thought to be derived from the Chinese word "guo," which translates to "kingdom" or "state." It is a relatively common surname in regions of China, particularly in the southern provinces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "KUO" can be found in the historical records of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). During this era, a prominent figure named Kuo Qian served as a high-ranking military official and played a significant role in the expansion of the Tang Empire.

In the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name "KUO" appeared in various literary works and official documents. One notable individual was Kuo Xuan, a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the interpretation of Confucian texts.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the name "KUO" was associated with several distinguished individuals. One of them was Kuo Shoujing, an astronomer and mathematician who made groundbreaking advancements in calendar reform and astronomical calculations.

Another prominent figure from this period was Kuo Xing, a prominent politician and military strategist who played a crucial role in the overthrow of the Yuan Dynasty and the establishment of the Ming Dynasty.

In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), the name "KUO" continued to be prominent. One notable individual was Kuo Songtao, a diplomat and reformist who advocated for the modernization of China's political and military systems.

Throughout history, the name "KUO" has also been associated with various place names and older spellings of locations. For instance, the city of Guozhou (formerly spelled as "KUO-chou") in Hebei Province was once an important administrative center during the Tang Dynasty.

While the surname "KUO" has a rich history spanning centuries, it is important to note that this account focuses on historical records and does not include recent census data or modern-day references, as these may be subject to change or inaccuracies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuo

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

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

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