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

Cousino, 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 Cousino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cousino in America

Cousino is the 15639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cousino surname appeared 1,868 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cousino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cousino 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 Cousino

The surname Cousino traces its roots back to the Iberian Peninsula, specifically the regions of Portugal and Spain, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a locational or topographic name, referring to a person who lived near or came from a place called "Cousino" or a similar-sounding name.

This surname is thought to be derived from the Latin word "cusinus," which means "cousin" or "relative." It's possible that the name was initially bestowed upon someone who lived near or in a place associated with their relatives or extended family members.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cousino surname can be found in the Inquisition records of the 15th century in Portugal, where several individuals with this name were mentioned. In Spain, the surname appears in various historical documents from the 16th century onwards, particularly in regions like Andalusia and Castile.

During the Age of Exploration, some individuals bearing the Cousino surname may have accompanied Spanish and Portuguese explorers and settlers on voyages to the Americas, contributing to the spread of this name across the globe.

Notable individuals with the Cousino surname throughout history include:

1. Pedro Cousino (c. 1530-1598), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile under Pedro de Valdivia.
2. María Cousino (c. 1620-1685), a Portuguese woman accused of witchcraft during the Inquisition trials in Lisbon.
3. Juan Cousino (1745-1823), a Spanish-born engineer who contributed to the development of irrigation systems in colonial Mexico.
4. Catalina Cousino (1805-1878), a Chilean landowner and philanthropist known for her support of educational institutions in Santiago.
5. Tomás Cousino (1875-1942), a prominent Chilean businessman and industrialist who founded the Cousino Group, a conglomerate of companies involved in mining, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Throughout history, variations of the Cousino surname have emerged, such as Cousinho, Cozino, and Cozinho, reflecting regional linguistic influences and spelling preferences. Additionally, some individuals with this surname may have adopted or been associated with toponymic surnames derived from specific locations or towns bearing similar names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cousino

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

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 Cousino 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 Cousino 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 Cousino was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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