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

Kushi, 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 Kushi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kushi in America

Kushi is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kushi surname appeared 173 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 Kushi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kushi 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 Kushi

The surname KUSHI originated in West Asia, particularly in the regions of present-day Iran and Afghanistan. Its roots can be traced back to the Persian word "kush," which means "pleasure" or "joy." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who brought happiness or delight to those around them.

The earliest known records of the name KUSHI date back to the 9th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. It appears in various historical manuscripts and texts from that period, often linked to scholars, poets, and intellectuals who contributed to the flourishing of arts and sciences in the region.

One notable figure bearing the surname KUSHI was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Kushi, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived between the 9th and 10th centuries. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry.

Another prominent individual with the name KUSHI was Abul Hasan Ali ibn Muhammad al-Kushi, a 10th-century Islamic philosopher and logician from Khurasan, a historical region spanning parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. His works on logic and philosophy were highly influential during that era.

In the 12th century, a Persian poet named Kamaal al-Din Ismail al-Kushi gained recognition for his poetic compositions and literary works. His poetry often celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality.

Moving forward in time, the name KUSHI can be found in various historical records, including Ottoman Empire documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable individual from this period was Mustafa Kushi, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and artist who contributed to the development of Islamic calligraphy and illumination.

Interestingly, the name KUSHI also appears to have been associated with certain place names in the region. For instance, the city of Kushi, located in present-day northwestern Afghanistan, likely derived its name from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the presence of individuals bearing this name in that area.

While the surname KUSHI has its roots in West Asia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals who migrated or descended from those regions. However, its rich cultural and historical significance remains closely tied to its Persian and Islamic origins, reflecting the diverse tapestry of names and their meanings across different civilizations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kushi

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

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

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