Explore the Family Name Korus
The meaning of Korus
1. Czech and Polish: from a derivative of the Old Czech personal name Kornel, from Latin Cornelius. 2. Polish: derivative of kora ‘(tree) bark’, or of korzyć się ‘to humiliate oneself’.
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How common is the last name Korus in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Korus has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,109th and by 2010, it had risen to the 45,804th rank, demonstrating a change of 4.79 percent. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, rising from 413 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, representing an increase of 12.83 percent. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname Korus per 100,000 also experienced growth by 6.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #45,804 | 4.79% |
| Count | 413 | 466 | 12.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korus
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Korus identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.82 percent in 2000 to 97.00 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the census data shows a new emergence of ethnic diversity within this group over the decade. In 2010, 1.5 percent identified as belonging to two or more races and another 1.5 percent identified as Hispanic. There were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 97% | -0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |