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

Kurban, 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 Kurban surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurban in America

Kurban is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurban surname appeared 166 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 Kurban.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kurban 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 Kurban

The surname Kurban has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in countries like Turkey, Iran, and Arab nations. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "qurban," which means "sacrifice" or "offering." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with religious or spiritual contexts in its early history.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over vast territories in the Middle East and parts of Europe, the name Kurban was prevalent among Muslim populations. It can be traced back to the 14th and 15th centuries, where it appeared in various historical records and manuscripts.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kurban can be found in the "Kanunname" (lawbook) of Sultan Mehmed II, which dates back to the late 15th century. This document listed individuals with the surname Kurban among the tax-paying subjects of the Ottoman Empire.

In the 16th century, the name Kurban was mentioned in several court records and administrative documents from the Ottoman Empire's capital, Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). These records often listed individuals with this surname as merchants, artisans, or landowners within the city's diverse population.

A notable figure bearing the surname Kurban was Kurban Bey, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the governor of several provinces. He played a significant role in the Ottoman conquest of parts of the Caucasus region during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the surname Kurban was Haji Kurban Ali, a 19th-century Iranian poet and mystic from the city of Tabriz. His poetic works, which often explored spiritual themes, gained widespread recognition and influence in Persian literature.

In the early 20th century, Kurban Sadiq was a prominent Azerbaijani writer and playwright who made significant contributions to the development of modern Azerbaijani literature. His plays often explored social and cultural themes relevant to his time.

The surname Kurban can also be found in various place names and historical locations across the Middle East and Central Asia. For instance, the village of Kurban-Hüseyin (now known as Küpərgələn) in present-day Azerbaijan was named after a local figure with the surname Kurban.

While the surname Kurban has its roots in the Middle Eastern region, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its earliest recorded instances and historical significance remain closely tied to the cultural and religious traditions of the region where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurban

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

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

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