Explore the Family Name Kuria
The meaning of Kuria
East African (mainly Kenya): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kuria in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kuria has experienced a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 112,967th in popularity and rose to 51,830th by 2010, an increase of 54.12%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial surge over the same period, growing from 144 in 2000 to 401 in 2010, which represents a 178.47% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people equally increased by 180.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #51,830 | 54.12% |
| Count | 144 | 401 | 178.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.14 | 180% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuria
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Kuria also changed according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as Black (73.61%), a figure that grew to 91.02% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 13.89% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010. There was also a decline in the percentage who identify as two or more races, dropping from 9.72% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (1.75%) identified as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.61% | 91.02% | 23.65% |
| White | 13.89% | 4.49% | -67.67% |
| Two or More Races | 9.72% | 2.49% | -74.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |