Explore the Family Name Curole
The meaning of Curole
Altered form of French Canadian Cureau, itself an altered form of French Curé ‘(parish) priest’ (see Cure). Some characteristic forenames: French Alcee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curole in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Curole has seen a slight decrease in rank from 59,453 in 2000 to 60,636 in 2010, suggesting a drop in its commonality. Nevertheless, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.4% over the same period, rising from 318 to 332 persons. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Curole surname dipped by approximately 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #60,636 | -1.99% |
| Count | 318 | 332 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curole
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Curole surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 96.54% in 2000 and 96.08% in 2010, albeit with a minor decrease of 0.48%. The surname saw a small emergence in diversity during this period, with 2.11% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, where previously there were none. It's worth mentioning that there was a negligible presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity in 2000, but no representation within this group was recorded in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 96.08% | -0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |