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

Kuron, 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 Kuron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuron in America

Kuron is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuron surname appeared 127 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 Kuron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuron 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 Kuron

The surname KURON is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the region of Masovia, located in central Poland. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Polish word "kur," meaning "rooster" or "cock," indicating a possible connection to poultry farming or a location where these birds were raised.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KURON surname can be found in the Polish Nobility Records, dating back to 1487, where a nobleman named Jakub KURON was mentioned as a landowner in the village of Kurowice. This village's name is thought to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the KURON surname over time.

In the 16th century, the KURON family was documented in historical records as landowners and members of the Polish gentry in the Masovian region. A notable figure from this era was Jan KURON (1520-1589), a prominent lawyer and legal advisor to the Polish Crown.

During the 17th century, the KURON surname gained recognition through the accomplishments of Stanisław KURON (1638-1710), a renowned military commander who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army and participated in numerous battles against Swedish and Russian forces.

As the KURON family spread across Poland, variations in spelling emerged, such as KURONSKI, KURONIECKI, and KURONOWICZ, often reflecting the region or locality where different branches of the family resided.

In the 19th century, the KURON surname gained further prominence with the birth of Jacek KURON (1834-1912), a respected Polish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw and other cities.

Another notable figure was Karolina KURON (1872-1954), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Poland, who established several schools and educational initiatives aimed at empowering young women.

Throughout its history, the KURON surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, politicians, and military leaders, contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuron

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

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

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