Explore the Family Name Curless
The meaning of Curless
1. Americanized form of German Keurlis: unexplained. The surname Keurlis is no longer found in Germany. 2. English: variant of Corliss. History: Pieter Keurlis, one of the founders of Germantown, emigrated from Krefeld, Germany, in 1683.
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How common is the last name Curless in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Curless saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,398 in terms of popularity and had 915 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank slipped to 26,747 with a marginal reduction in count to 910 individuals, representing a change of -5.31% and -0.55% respectively. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also fell by 8.82%, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #26,747 | -5.31% |
| Count | 915 | 910 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curless
The Decennial U.S. Census data also shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Curless surname. In 2000, 97.05% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.48% in 2010. During the same period, the representation of the Hispanic population increased from 1.53% to 2.09%, marking a substantial growth of 36.60%. Notably, the 2010 census also recorded a small percentage (0.77%) of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.48% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.09% | 36.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |