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

Kurita, 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 Kurita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurita in America

Kurita is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurita surname appeared 190 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 Kurita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kurita 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 Kurita

The surname Kurita originated in Japan, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to derive from the Japanese word "kuri," meaning chestnut tree, and "ta," meaning rice paddy or field. This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in an area with chestnut trees and rice fields.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kurita name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) records of samurai families. During this time, the Kurita clan was a prominent samurai family based in what is now Shizuoka Prefecture. Their ancestral home was located in a region known for its chestnut groves and rice cultivation.

The Kurita name also appears in several historical documents from the Edo period (1603-1867), including records of merchants and artisans. In the late 17th century, Kurita Naozumi (1628-1703) was a renowned sword maker who served the Tokugawa shogunate. His swords were highly prized for their craftsmanship and quality.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Kurita Toshi (1843-1909) was a prominent educator and founder of one of Japan's first modern universities, the Kurita Academy. He played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system.

Another notable figure was Kurita Hiroshi (1891-1977), a naval officer who served as the commander of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Mobile Force during World War II. He led several crucial naval battles, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944.

In the realm of literature, Kurita Tomiko (1929-2009) was a celebrated author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human experience. She received numerous literary awards and honors during her lifetime.

Throughout history, variations of the Kurita name have included Kurita, Kuritaka, Kuritani, and Kuritani, reflecting regional dialects and spelling variations. However, the core meaning and connection to chestnut trees and rice paddies have remained consistent across different regions of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurita

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

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

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