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

Kurilla, 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 Kurilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurilla in America

Kurilla is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurilla surname appeared 458 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 Kurilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kurilla 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 Kurilla

The surname Kurilla is thought to have originated in Central Europe, specifically in the Czech Republic and Slovakia regions, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Slavic word "kur," meaning chicken or rooster, potentially indicating an occupation or connection to poultry farming or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a Czech manuscript from the 14th century, where a certain Petr Kurilla was mentioned as a landowner in the region of Moravia. In the 15th century, records show a Jakub Kurilla as a prominent merchant in the city of Prague.

The name Kurilla has also been linked to several place names in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, such as the village of Kurillovo and the town of Kurillova Ves, suggesting that some branches of the family may have taken their surname from these locations.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Jan Kurilla (1510-1582), a Czech theologian and author who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Bohemia. His writings and sermons were widely influential during that period.

Another historical figure was Matej Kurilla (1670-1732), a Slovak painter and artist renowned for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning several churches in Central Europe.

During the 18th century, the name Kurilla appeared in Polish records as well, indicating possible migration or connections between the regions. One such individual was Kazimierz Kurilla (1745-1810), a Polish nobleman and landowner who served as a military officer during the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Jozef Kurilla (1825-1896), a Slovak educator and writer who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Slovak language and literature.

Throughout history, the Kurilla surname has been associated with various occupations, ranging from agriculture and trade to religious and artistic pursuits, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurilla

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

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

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