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

Cuadrado, 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 Cuadrado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuadrado in America

Cuadrado is the 17942nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuadrado surname appeared 1,558 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 Cuadrado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuadrado 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 Cuadrado

The surname CUADRADO originated in Spain, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "cuadrado," which means "square" or "squared," referring to a shape or geometric form.

The name CUADRADO likely originated as a descriptive surname, possibly given to someone who lived near a square or had a physical characteristic resembling a square shape. It could also have been an occupational surname for someone involved in construction or architecture, working with squared materials or designs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CUADRADO surname can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that documented the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces in 1248. This document mentions individuals with the surname CUADRADO who received land grants.

During the 15th century, the CUADRADO name appeared in various historical records, such as the Archivo Histórico Nacional in Madrid, which preserves documents from the Spanish monarchy and nobility. One notable figure from this period was Diego Cuadrado, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the CUADRADO surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies in the Americas. Juan Cuadrado (1545-1622), a Spanish painter and sculptor, was known for his works in the churches and monasteries of Seville. Alonso Cuadrado (1597-1658), a Spanish priest and scholar, served as the rector of the University of Salamanca and wrote several theological treatises.

Moving into the 18th and 19th centuries, the CUADRADO surname continued to be present in various historical records and accounts. Francisco Cuadrado (1778-1845) was a Spanish military officer who participated in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon. Juan José Cuadrado (1812-1896), a Spanish writer and historian, is renowned for his works on the literature and culture of the Balearic Islands.

Throughout history, the CUADRADO surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including artists, scholars, soldiers, and explorers. While the origins of the name can be traced back to medieval Spain, it has since spread across the globe, reflecting the rich tapestry of Spanish heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuadrado

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

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

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