Explore the Family Name Kuruc
The meaning of Kuruc
Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland), and Czech: from kuruc, a loanword from Hungarian, denoting a soldier of the Hungarian anti-Habsburg resistance. This form of the surname is also found in Hungary, as a very rare variant of Kurucz. Compare Kurutz.
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How common is the last name Kuruc in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuruc has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 55,849 to 54,530, marking an improvement of 2.36%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this last name grew by 10.2%, from 343 to 378 people. However, the proportion of people with the surname Kuruc per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #54,530 | 2.36% |
| Count | 343 | 378 | 10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuruc
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Kuruc identify as White. This group decreased slightly from 97.38% in 2000 to 96.3% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.75% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010, marking a change of 36%. The groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all maintained a 0.00% representation throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.3% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.38% | 36% |
| 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% |