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

Coutino, 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 Coutino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coutino in America

Coutino is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coutino surname appeared 354 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 Coutino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coutino 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 Coutino

The surname Coutino is of Portuguese origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "couto," which means a territory or region that was exempt from certain taxes and obligations. In medieval times, these "coutos" were granted by the Crown to members of the nobility or the Church.

The name Coutino likely originated in the northern regions of Portugal, where many of these "coutos" were established. Over time, the name evolved from its original form, "de Couto," which indicated a person's association with a particular "couto" or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coutino can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a 14th-century Portuguese manuscript that documented the genealogies of noble families. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Coutino, suggesting that the name was well-established among the Portuguese nobility by that time.

In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Vasco Fernandes Coutinho (1440-1512) played a significant role in the Portuguese explorations and colonization efforts. He served as the first Captain-General of the Portuguese possessions in India and was instrumental in establishing Portuguese control over the region.

Another notable individual with the surname Coutino was Álvaro Coutinho (1515-1573), a Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic circumnavigation of the globe. Coutinho took command of the expedition after Magellan's death and was responsible for leading the remaining ships back to Spain.

In the literary realm, the poet and playwright João Rodrigues Coutinho (1602-1675) left a lasting mark on Portuguese culture. His works, which included plays and religious poetry, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Francisco Coutinho (1665-1735), a Portuguese military officer and colonial administrator, served as the Governor of Pernambuco in Brazil during the early 18th century. He played a crucial role in defending the colony against Dutch and indigenous attacks.

Lastly, Rodrigo de Sousa Coutinho (1755-1812), a Portuguese statesman and diplomat, held various influential positions, including Minister of War and Foreign Affairs. He was a key figure in the Portuguese response to the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent transfer of the Portuguese Court to Brazil.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coutino

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

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

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