Explore the Family Name Kury
The meaning of Kury
1. German and Swiss German (also Küry): from a short form of the medieval personal name Quirin. 2. Americanized form of Arabic Khoury or Khouri ‘priest’. Compare Cury, Koury, and Kuri.
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How common is the last name Kury in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kury saw a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 57,090 to 60,347. This amounts to a 5.71% decrease in popularity rank. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname remained consistent at 334 in both years. The proportion per 100,000 also fell slightly by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #60,347 | -5.71% |
| Count | 334 | 334 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kury
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kury identified as White, with a slight increase from 83.23% in 2000 to 84.43% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 9.58% in 2000 to 11.98% in 2010, marking a 25.05% change. Individuals identifying as two or more races dropped significantly, from 5.09% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010, a decline of 58.74%. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.23% | 84.43% | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 9.58% | 11.98% | 25.05% |
| Two or More Races | 5.09% | 2.1% | -58.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |