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

Kuria, 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 Kuria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuria in America

Kuria is the 51830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuria surname appeared 401 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 Kuria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuria 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 Kuria

The surname Kuria has its origins in India, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kuri," which means "bracelet" or "bangle." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with a profession or occupation related to the making or selling of these ornamental items.

In the ancient Indian text, the Mahabharata, there is a reference to a character named Kuria, who was a skilled archer and warrior. While it is uncertain if this name is directly related to the modern surname, it provides an interesting historical connection.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Kuria surname was Rama Kuria, a renowned artist and calligrapher who lived in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. His intricate and beautiful works of art can still be found adorning the walls of various monuments and palaces across India.

In the 17th century, a family of Kuria merchants from the city of Surat, in Gujarat, played a significant role in the thriving spice trade between India and Europe. Their business dealings and travels are documented in several Portuguese and Dutch records from that era.

Another notable figure was Govind Kuria, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. He wrote extensively on the principles of Hindu philosophy, and his works were widely studied and debated in academic circles of the time.

During the 19th century, Raj Kuria was a respected judge and legal scholar who served in the British colonial administration in India. His contributions to the interpretation and application of Indian laws were highly regarded, and he is credited with establishing several legal precedents that are still followed today.

In more recent times, Vijay Kuria, born in 1942, was a celebrated Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his excellent batting skills and is remembered as one of the finest players of his era.

The surname Kuria has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries, from artists and merchants to scholars and sportsmen. While its origins can be traced back to ancient India, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, carrying with it a unique cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuria

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

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

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