Explore the Family Name Kuriakose
The meaning of Kuriakose
Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Kuriakose, found among Christians in southern India. It is derived from Greek Kyriakos ‘of the Lord’ (with reference to Jesus Christ; see Cyriac). — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Kuriakose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kuriakose has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 44,654th in popularity and rose to 28,065th by 2010, a change of 37.15%. The number of people with the Kuriakose surname also increased by 88.3% during this period, from 453 in 2000 to 853 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Kuriakose last name per 100,000 people also grew by 70.59%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #28,065 | 37.15% |
| Count | 453 | 853 | 88.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.29 | 70.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuriakose
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuriakose. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 4.05%, from 92.27% to 96.01%. During the same period, there was a decrease of 60.86% in individuals identifying as two or more races, falling from 4.19% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as white also decreased by 31.61%, from 1.55% to 1.06%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic category saw no representation, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a new representation at 0.82% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.27% | 96.01% | 4.05% |
| Two or More Races | 4.19% | 1.64% | -60.86% |
| White | 1.55% | 1.06% | -31.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |