KURAS
Kuras
Kuras is a surname of British origin. The etymology of the surname traces back to the medieval period, when surnames were first hereditary in nature. The name is believed to have Anglo-Saxon roots, with "Kuras" possibly deriving from the Old English word "Cyrice," meaning church or churchyard. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname Kuras may have had associations with churches or church-related activities in the past.
Historically, the Kuras family may have been involved in religious affairs, such as serving as clergy members or participating in church administration. Alternatively, they may have lived near a church or owned land that included church property, leading to the adoption of the surname.
The distribution of the Kuras surname in Britain indicates that it may have originated in specific regions and later spread to other parts of the country. Variants of the surname may have evolved over time due to regional accents and dialects, resulting in different spellings such as "Kurass" or "Kurash."
Today, individuals carrying the surname Kuras can be found in various regions across Britain and beyond, reflecting the mobility and dispersion of families over generations. The surname's historical significance and diverse occurrences make it an intriguing subject for genealogists and historians seeking to explore the complex tapestry of British surnames and their origins.
There are approximately 111 people named Kuras in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kuras.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Adrian
- Benjamin
- Christian
- Daniel
- Dominik
- Grzegorz
- John
- Kris
- Marcin
- Marek
- Tim
- Tomasz
Female
- Anna
- Barbara
- Betty
- Catherine
- Claire
- Edyta
- Elaine
- Joanna
- Magdalena
- Marie
- Wanda
- Wioletta
Similar and related surnames
- Cura
- Caras
- Coreas
- Curra
- Carras
- Kara
- Kahrs
- Curas
- Curras
- Curay
- Curea
- Kura
- Karas
- Karasz
- Karras
- Kars
- Kaura
- Kears
- Kera
- Keras
- Kharas
- Kieras
- Kira
- Kora
- Koura
- Kurak
- Kural
- Kuran
- Kurar
- Kurash
- Kurasz
- Kuros
- Kurra
- Kurs
- Kurys
- Kurz
- Kahra
- Kaira
- Karaa
- Karai
- Karasu
- Karra
- Karrass
- Kawas
- Kayra
- Kerai
- Keraus
- Keray
- Keres
- Kerrs
- Kers
- Khara
- Kharaz
- Khera
- Khira
- Khora
- Kiraz
- Kirs
- Korai
- Koray
- Korea
- Kores
- Kors
- Koureas
- Kur
- Kurai
- Kuraj
- Kuram
- Kureya
- Kurse
- Carse
- Crosse
- Cruise
- Cruz
- Gorse
- Grass
- Keers
- Khaira
- Kraus
- Kruse
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.