2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kuzo
Originated as a Macedonian surname potentially derived from a nickname or geographic location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Kuzo. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kuzo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Kuzo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kuzo
The surname "KUZO" is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the early 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "kuzo", meaning "the high ground" or "the hill", potentially indicating that the earliest bearers of this surname lived in or near elevated or hilly terrain.
While the name's precise origins remain somewhat obscure, one of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "KUZO" appears in a 1427 tax record from the town of Irun, located in the Spanish province of Gipuzkoa. This document lists a certain "Juan Kuzo" as a resident of the area.
Another notable historical reference to the name can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the Basque region, which mentions a "Pedro Kuzo" who was a local landowner and farmer during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "KUZO" was Martín Kuzo, born in 1529 in the village of Lesaka, Navarre. He was a prominent merchant and trader who played a significant role in the local economy.
In the 17th century, a man named Ignacio Kuzo, born in 1621 in the town of Zugarramurdi, Navarre, gained recognition as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker. His craftsmanship was highly sought after throughout the region.
Another notable figure was María Kuzo, born in 1712 in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava. She was a renowned educator and established one of the first schools for girls in the area, making significant contributions to the advancement of education for women during that era.
In the 19th century, Juan Kuzo, born in 1832 in the town of Bilbao, Biscay, made a name for himself as a prominent shipbuilder and naval engineer. His innovative designs and construction methods were widely recognized and influential in the shipbuilding industry of the time.
Finally, one of the more recent historical figures with the surname "KUZO" was Enrique Kuzo, born in 1892 in the city of San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa. He was a celebrated artist and painter, known for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of Basque culture and traditions.
While the surname "KUZO" is relatively uncommon outside of its Basque origins, it has a rich and fascinating history that spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artisans, educators, engineers, and artists.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kuzo
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kuzo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kuzo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 97
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kuzo
Kuzo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,880 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 7,385 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 13,880 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Up 7,385 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kuzo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #153,590 | 4.6% |
| Count | 100 | 104 | 4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kuzo bearers went from 100 to 104 (+4.0% change). The surname moved up 7,385 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #153,590.
FAQ
Kuzo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kuzo?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Kuzo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Kuzo?
Kuzo ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Kuzo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kuzo.
Has Kuzo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kuzo went from 100 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 4 (+4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Kuzo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kuzo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kuzo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (4.8%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kuzo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kuzo mean?
Originated as a Macedonian surname potentially derived from a nickname or geographic location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kuzo (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Kuzo?
Want to know how many people are called Kuzo? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.