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UK surname

Kuras

A surname referring to a person from the region of Kurzeme, Latvia.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Bristol and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kuras is 124 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2014

124 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Kuras surname distribution map

The map shows where the Kuras surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Kuras surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kuras over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 53 #32,329
1998 modern 53 #32,633
1999 modern 56 #32,461
2000 modern 55 #32,609
2001 modern 56 #32,379
2002 modern 56 #32,753
2003 modern 56 #32,797
2004 modern 60 #32,684
2005 modern 63 #32,602
2006 modern 71 #32,147
2007 modern 75 #32,079
2008 modern 82 #31,597
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 96 #30,854
2011 modern 105 #29,287
2012 modern 115 #27,717
2013 modern 122 #27,122
2014 modern 124 #27,049
2015 modern 123 #27,088
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Kuras' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ealing, Bristol, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Mole Valley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ealing 019 Ealing
2 Bristol 049 Bristol, City of
3 Rhondda Cynon Taf 022 Rhondda Cynon Taf
4 Ealing 022 Ealing
5 Mole Valley 008 Mole Valley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kuras

These lists show first names that appear often with the Kuras surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kuras

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kuras, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Kuras surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Kuras household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Kuras is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kuras is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kuras falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kuras is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Kuras, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kuras

The surname KURAS has its origins in Lithuania, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is derived from the Lithuanian word "kura," which means "to build or construct." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a builder or someone involved in construction work.

In the early records of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the name is sometimes spelled as "Kuras" or "Kurras." It is believed that the variant spellings arose due to the way the name was transcribed from the Lithuanian language into other languages, such as Polish or German.

One of the earliest known references to the name KURAS can be found in the Metrica, a collection of official documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania dating back to the 15th century. In these records, there are mentions of individuals with the surname KURAS living in various regions of Lithuania, such as Vilnius and Kaunas.

Some notable individuals with the surname KURAS throughout history include:

1. Jonas Kuras (1543-1603), a Lithuanian nobleman and landowner who served as a courtier to the Grand Duke of Lithuania. 2. Martynas Kuras (1675-1739), a Lithuanian Catholic priest and theologian who authored several works on religious philosophy. 3. Petras Kuras (1811-1890), a Lithuanian farmer and landowner who was known for his efforts in promoting agricultural education and modernization. 4. Antanas Kuras (1858-1924), a Lithuanian writer and poet who contributed to the development of Lithuanian literature during the national awakening period. 5. Juzefa Kuras (1904-1985), a Polish-born Lithuanian painter and artist who was celebrated for her landscape and portrait works.

While the name KURAS has its roots in Lithuania, it has also spread to other countries over time, particularly those with Lithuanian diaspora communities. However, the earliest records and historical references to the name can be traced back to its Lithuanian origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kuras surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kuras surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Kuras a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Kuras surname mean?

A surname referring to a person from the region of Kurzeme, Latvia.

What does the Kuras map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kuras bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.