About Kulak
The surname Kulak is of Ukrainian and Russian origin and is derived from the word "kulak," which means "fist" or "clenched hand." It was used as a term to describe prosperous peasants who owned larger farms or had accumulated wealth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, during the Soviet era, the term "kulak" became associated with the class of wealthy peasants who were seen as enemies of the state and were subjected to persecution and forced collectivization. As a surname, Kulak may have been adopted by families who were either part of this class or had ancestors associated with it.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kulak based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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