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

Kurose, 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 Kurose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurose in America

Kurose is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurose surname appeared 100 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 Kurose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kurose 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 Kurose

The surname Kurose originated in Japan, likely during the late 17th or early 18th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Japanese words "kuro" meaning "black" and "se" meaning "back" or "ridge," possibly referring to a geographic feature or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kurose can be found in the "Kanda Shogunke Kiroku," a historical document detailing the lineage of the Tokugawa Shogunate from the late 17th century. This document mentions a Kurose Masahiro, who served as a samurai under the shogunate during that period.

In the late 18th century, a prominent Kurose family emerged in the Echizen Province (present-day Fukui Prefecture). This family produced several notable figures, including Kurose Hiromoto (1755-1819), a scholar and writer who contributed to the development of the Japanese language and literature.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the name Kurose was also associated with several samurai clans and families. One such family, the Kurose clan of Satsuma (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture), played a significant role in the region's politics and military affairs.

In the 19th century, Kurose Tenmyouji (1819-1891) was a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar of the Jodo Shinshu sect. He was renowned for his contributions to the study and interpretation of Buddhist texts.

Another notable figure was Kurose Kikuko (1878-1945), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Japan. She founded one of the country's first girls' secondary schools and played a pivotal role in promoting women's education.

Kurose Masayuki (1921-2003) was a renowned Japanese architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of modern architecture. His works, such as the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery, are celebrated for their unique blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and contemporary styles.

Throughout its history, the surname Kurose has been associated with various regions and localities within Japan, including Kyoto, Osaka, and the Kansai region, as well as the prefectures of Fukui, Kagoshima, and Tokyo.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurose

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

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

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