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

Kurisu, 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 Kurisu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurisu in America

Kurisu is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurisu surname appeared 187 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 Kurisu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kurisu 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 Kurisu

The surname KURISU is believed to have originated in Japan. It is thought to be a combination of two Japanese words, "kuri" meaning chestnut and "su" meaning vinegar. Together, these words could have referred to a person who was involved in the production or selling of vinegar made from chestnuts.

The earliest recorded use of the name KURISU dates back to the 16th century in the Kyoto region of Japan. It appears in various historical records and documents from that time period, often associated with merchants or artisans involved in the food industry.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the name KURISU was particularly prevalent in the city of Osaka, which was a major center for trade and commerce. Several notable individuals bore this surname, including Kurisu Tomosada (1618-1687), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several temples and shrines.

In the 19th century, the KURISU name spread to other regions of Japan as families migrated or established new businesses. One prominent figure was Kurisu Yukichi (1824-1891), a politician and diplomat who played a key role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration.

Another significant individual was Kurisu Hiroko (1888-1964), a pioneering feminist and educator who founded one of Japan's first schools for women. She was instrumental in promoting women's rights and education during a time when such efforts were challenging.

In more recent times, the KURISU surname has been associated with several notable figures in various fields. These include Kurisu Makoto (1925-2007), a renowned architect known for his innovative designs, and Kurisu Ayumi (born 1982), a popular singer and actress.

While the KURISU name has its roots in Japan, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the majority of individuals bearing this surname can still trace their ancestry back to the island nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurisu

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

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

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