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

Kuol, 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 Kuol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuol in America

Kuol is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuol surname appeared 160 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 Kuol.

The history of the last name Kuol

The surname KUOL is of Sudanese origin and can be traced back to the early 19th century. It is believed to have originated from the Nuer ethnic group in what is now South Sudan. The name is derived from the Nuer word "kuol," which means "cattle camp" or "cattle enclosure."

In the traditional Nuer society, cattle played a central role in their way of life. The name KUOL likely referred to a person or family associated with a particular cattle camp or enclosure. This could have been a prominent cattle owner, a leader of a cattle camp, or someone whose livelihood was closely tied to the management and care of cattle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KUOL can be found in the writings of British explorers and missionaries who visited the region during the 19th century. Samuel Baker, a British explorer, mentioned a Nuer chief named "Kuol" in his book "The Albert N'yanza, Great Basin of the Nile" published in 1866.

Another notable figure bearing the surname KUOL was Lam Akol Awiil Kuol (born 1945), a South Sudanese politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Sudan from 2005 to 2010. He played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which paved the way for the independence of South Sudan in 2011.

Kuol Manyang Juuk (1956-2016) was a prominent South Sudanese journalist and human rights activist. He was known for his advocacy for press freedom and his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in South Sudan. He was awarded the prestigious Courage in Journalism Award by the International Women's Media Foundation in 2015.

Kuol Manyang Bol (born 1951) is a South Sudanese politician and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Defense for South Sudan from 2005 to 2010 and later served as the country's Ambassador to Kenya.

John Kuol Shambeb (born 1963) is a South Sudanese politician and military commander. He served as the Governor of Upper Nile State from 2005 to 2009 and played a significant role in the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) during the Second Sudanese Civil War.

While the surname KUOL has its roots in South Sudan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical and cultural significance remains deeply rooted in the traditions of the Nuer people and their connection to cattle and pastoral way of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuol

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

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

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