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

Kurutz, 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 Kurutz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurutz in America

Kurutz is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurutz surname appeared 287 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 Kurutz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kurutz 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 Kurutz

The surname KURUTZ is of Hungarian origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "kuruc," which referred to the supporters of Prince Ferenc II Rákóczi during the Hungarian uprising against the Habsburg Monarchy from 1703 to 1711.

The earliest known record of the KURUTZ name can be found in the archives of the town of Košice, located in present-day Slovakia, where a document dated 1610 mentions a certain Janos KURUTZ. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Hungarian population in the region during the early 17th century.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the KURUTZ surname was Istvan KURUTZ (1663-1734), a Hungarian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Rákóczi uprising. He was a close associate of Prince Ferenc II Rákóczi and served as one of his generals, leading troops in several battles against the Habsburg forces.

Another prominent individual was the poet and writer Gyula KURUTZ (1801-1869), who was born in the town of Veszprém, Hungary. He was known for his patriotic works that celebrated Hungarian culture and history, and his poems and stories were widely popular during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the KURUTZ name was also associated with the village of Kuruczfalva (now called Kuričky) in eastern Slovakia, which was likely named after a prominent KURUTZ family that had settled in the area.

A more recent figure of note was Ernő KURUTZ (1928-2010), a Hungarian-born American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of radar and electronic warfare systems. He held numerous patents and worked for companies such as Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon.

While the KURUTZ surname is not among the most common in Hungary today, it has a rich historical legacy rooted in the country's tumultuous past and the struggle for independence against foreign rule. The name remains a testament to the bravery and resilience of the Hungarian people during those turbulent times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurutz

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

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

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