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

Tuura, 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 Tuura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuura in America

Tuura is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuura surname appeared 126 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 Tuura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuura 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 Tuura

The surname TUURA has its origins in Finland, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Finnish word "tuura," which means "to take turns" or "to work in shifts." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked in a rotating or shift-based occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TUURA surname can be found in the Finnish church records from the late 16th century, where it was often spelled as "Tuurna" or "Tuorna." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the evolution of the Finnish language over time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the TUURA name appeared in various historical documents and records, including tax rolls and land ownership records, primarily in the southern and central regions of Finland. This suggests that the name was well-established among the Finnish population during this period.

One notable historical figure with the TUURA surname was Juho Tuura (1770-1841), a Finnish farmer and landowner from the Satakunta region. He was known for his innovative farming methods and played a significant role in the development of agriculture in his local community.

Another individual of note was Antti Tuura (1836-1912), a Finnish politician and member of the Diet of Finland (the Finnish parliament) in the late 19th century. He was a strong advocate for Finnish independence and played a crucial role in the nation's struggle for autonomy from Russia.

In the 20th century, the TUURA surname continued to be prominent in Finland. One example is Eero Tuura (1901-1978), a Finnish architect who designed several notable buildings in Helsinki, including the Olympic Stadium for the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Additionally, Lauri Tuura (1921-2005) was a Finnish writer and journalist who gained recognition for his novels and short stories depicting life in rural Finland. His works often explored themes of identity, tradition, and the changing landscape of Finnish society.

Another notable figure was Kaisa Tuura (1956-present), a Finnish politician and member of the European Parliament. She has been actively involved in environmental and sustainability issues, advocating for policies that promote sustainable development and address climate change.

While the TUURA surname has its roots in Finland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the Finnish word "tuura" and its historical presence in various regions of Finland over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuura

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

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

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