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

Kurella, 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 Kurella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurella in America

Kurella is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurella surname appeared 100 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 Kurella.

The history of the last name Kurella

The surname Kurella has its origins in the Baltic region of northern Europe, particularly in Lithuania. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th century, derived from the Lithuanian word "kurti," which means "to build" or "to create." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname associated with builders, carpenters, or craftsmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kurella can be found in the Metrica Lithuaniae, a collection of historical documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, dating back to the late 16th century. The name appears in various forms, including Kurella, Kurelo, and Kurelicz, indicating its evolution over time.

In the 17th century, there are records of individuals with the surname Kurella residing in the region of Samogitia, a historical territory in western Lithuania. One notable figure from this era was Jan Kurella (1617-1692), a Lithuanian nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in the local administration and governance.

As the name spread across the Baltic region, variations in spelling emerged. In the 18th century, records from the Prussian province of East Prussia (now part of Russia and Poland) show individuals with the surname spelled as Kurella or Kurello. One such individual was Friedrich Kurella (1785-1847), a Prussian military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, the name Kurella gained recognition beyond the Baltic region. August Kurella (1826-1891), a German philosopher and writer, was born in Saxony but had ancestral roots tracing back to Lithuania. His works explored various philosophical and social topics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable figure was Valerian Kurella (1875-1943), a Polish psychiatrist and pioneering researcher in the field of psychoanalysis. He was born in what is now Belarus but spent much of his career in Poland, where he made significant contributions to the understanding of mental health and psychotherapy.

As the 20th century dawned, the surname Kurella continued to appear across Europe. One example is Hans Kurella (1898-1974), a German writer and journalist who covered various cultural and political events during his lifetime.

Throughout its history, the surname Kurella has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the varied paths taken by those who bore this name. While its origins can be traced back to the Baltic region, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and left its mark on various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurella

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

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

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