Explore the Family Name Kouri
The meaning of Kouri
Americanized form of Arabic Khoury or Khouri ‘priest’. Compare Couri, Koury and Kuri.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kouri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kouri has seen a subtle increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Kouri ranked 30,682 in popularity with 717 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 30,222 and the count of individuals rose to 775, indicating an 8.09% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased slightly by 3.7%, shifting from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #30,222 | 1.5% |
| Count | 717 | 775 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kouri
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Kouri. As of 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White at 92.47%. Although still the predominant ethnic identity in 2010, it saw a decrease to 89.16%. The Hispanic representation increased significantly by nearly 30%, going from 3.49% in 2000 to 4.52% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a slight increase, from 2.65% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation disappeared entirely by 2010 whereas Black representation emerged at 1.94%. There was no data for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.47% | 89.16% | -3.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 4.52% | 29.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 2.71% | 2.26% |
| Black | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |