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

Kuresa, 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 Kuresa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuresa in America

Kuresa is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuresa surname appeared 119 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 Kuresa.

The history of the last name Kuresa

The surname KURESA is believed to have originated in the Baltic region, specifically in what is now modern-day Lithuania. It is thought to have derived from the old Lithuanian word "kuras," meaning "fire" or "hearth." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with professions or occupations related to fire-keeping or tending hearths, such as blacksmiths or innkeepers.

The earliest known written record of the surname KURESA dates back to the 15th century, where it appeared in a Lithuanian parish register from the village of Kretinga. This document listed several individuals with variations of the name, including Kuresas, Kuresaitis, and Kuresevičius.

During the 16th century, the name KURESA began to spread beyond Lithuania, as individuals bearing the surname migrated to other parts of the Baltic region and Eastern Europe. Historical records from this period mention a merchant named Jonas Kuresa who traded goods between Riga and Vilnius in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname KURESA was Petras Kuresa, a Lithuanian scholar and writer who authored several works on Baltic history and folklore. He was born in 1620 in the town of Kaunas and is credited with preserving many traditional Lithuanian tales and legends.

The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent KURESA family in the region of Samogitia (now part of western Lithuania). This family owned large estates and played a significant role in local politics and governance. One member, Mykolas Kuresa (1745-1812), served as a magistrate and is mentioned in legal documents from the time.

In the 19th century, the name KURESA spread further across Europe as individuals emigrated from the Baltic region. Notable figures from this period include Juozas Kuresa (1810-1891), a Lithuanian artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits, and Antanas Kuresa (1855-1927), a Lithuanian-American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the struggles of Lithuanian immigrants in the United States.

As the KURESA surname traveled beyond its Baltic origins, it underwent various spelling variations in different languages and regions, such as Kuresas, Kuresov, and Kuressa. However, the core meaning and connections to the Lithuanian word "kuras" remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuresa

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Kuresa, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!