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

Kurra, 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 Kurra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurra in America

Kurra is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurra surname appeared 137 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 Kurra.

The history of the last name Kurra

The surname Kurra is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'kurra,' which means 'a horse's whinny.' The name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked with horses or lived in areas known for horse breeding or trading.

Kurra is a relatively uncommon surname, and its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the 16th century in parts of northern India. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in a manuscript from the Mughal Empire, which mentions a person named Kurra Khan, who served as a military commander during the reign of Akbar the Great (1556-1605).

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Kurra was Kurra Maharaj, a Hindu spiritual leader and saint from the Braj region of northern India. He is believed to have lived between 1610 and 1685 and is revered by followers of the Vaishnava tradition.

During the 18th century, the name Kurra appears in various records from the Maratha Empire, which ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent at the time. One prominent individual was Kurra Malhar Rao, a military commander who served under the Peshwa rulers in the mid-1700s.

In the 19th century, a notable person with the surname Kurra was Kurra Sahib, a prominent landowner and community leader from the Sindh region (now in modern-day Pakistan). He played a significant role in the region's affairs during the British Raj era.

Another individual of historical significance was Kurra Venkata Subbaiah (1842-1913), an Indian poet, playwright, and scholar from Andhra Pradesh. He was a prolific writer and made significant contributions to the Telugu literature and cultural renaissance of the time.

While the surname Kurra is relatively uncommon, it holds deep roots in the Indian subcontinent, with a rich history spanning several centuries. The name's association with horses, military service, and literary pursuits has contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurra

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

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 Kurra 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.

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

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