Find out how popular the last name Cabuco is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cabuco.

Cabuco, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cabuco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabuco in America

Cabuco is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabuco surname appeared 136 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cabuco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabuco to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cabuco

The surname Cabuco has its origins in Portugal, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Portuguese word "cabuco," which means a small cavity or hole in the ground, potentially referring to a geographical feature or occupation related to mining or excavation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cabuco can be found in the archives of the municipality of Góis, located in the Coimbra district of central Portugal. Records from the late 1500s mention a family named Cabuco residing in the area, suggesting that the name may have originated in this region.

During the Age of Discovery, when Portuguese explorers and colonists ventured to various parts of the world, the surname Cabuco likely spread beyond the borders of Portugal. There are accounts of individuals bearing this surname in Portuguese colonies, such as Brazil and parts of Africa, during the 17th and 18th centuries.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname Cabuco was João Cabuco (1822-1898), a prominent lawyer and politician from São Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago. He served as a member of the Portuguese parliament and played a significant role in the political affairs of his time.

Another individual of historical importance was Maria Cabuco (1860-1935), a renowned philanthropist and social activist from Lisbon. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the underprivileged and establishing educational institutions for children from impoverished backgrounds.

In the realm of literature, the surname Cabuco is associated with the poet and writer José Cabuco (1892-1968), who was born in Porto and gained recognition for his contributions to the modernist movement in Portuguese literature.

Moving to the 20th century, one cannot overlook the achievements of Jaime Cabuco (1919-2007), a pioneering scientist and researcher in the field of renewable energy. His groundbreaking work on solar power and sustainable energy sources had a lasting impact on the scientific community.

Lastly, the name Cabuco gained international recognition with the rise of Manuel Cabuco (1943-2021), a renowned fashion designer from Porto. His avant-garde designs and innovative approach to fashion made him a celebrated figure in the global fashion industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabuco

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cabuco.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cabuco was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cabuco has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cabuco was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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