Explore the Family Name Kouris
The meaning of Kouris
Greek: 1. topographic name for someone who lived in a forest, from northern Greek kouri ‘small forest’ or Aromanian curie ‘forest’, both from Turkish koru ‘small forest’. 2. nickname from Turkish kuru ‘harsh, curt’. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Andreas, Kostas, Ilias.
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How common is the last name Kouris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kouris has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 in terms of commonality and dropped to a rank of 70,208 by 2010, representing a decline of approximately 9.69%. The overall number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 291 to 279, showing a decline of around 4.12%. This shift resulted in the proportion per 100k people with the surname Kouris declining by about 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #70,208 | -9.69% |
| Count | 291 | 279 | -4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kouris
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Kouris identified as White. However, between 2000 and 2010, there was a downward shift in this demographic, dropping from 94.16% to 89.61%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 4.47% in 2000 to 7.17% in 2010, a jump of over 60%. There were no individuals with the surname Kouris who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 89.61% | -4.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.47% | 7.17% | 60.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |