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

Cuadros, 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 Cuadros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuadros in America

Cuadros is the 20322nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuadros surname appeared 1,308 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 Cuadros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuadros 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 Cuadros

The surname Cuadros has its origins in Spain and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cuadro," which means "square" or "frame," possibly referring to a person who lived near a square or a framed area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cuadros can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in Spain. In particular, the name appeared in records from the region of Castile, suggesting that the surname may have originated there.

One notable figure bearing the name Cuadros was Fray Pedro de Cuadros, a Spanish Dominican friar who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his work as a missionary in the Philippines and his contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region.

Another historical figure with the surname Cuadros was Juan de Cuadros, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. He served under the command of Francisco Pizarro and played a role in the subjugation of the Inca Empire.

In the 17th century, a man named Alonso de Cuadros was a prominent Spanish painter who specialized in religious art. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

Moving into the 18th century, Diego de Cuadros was a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the New World. He is noted for his contributions to the mapping and exploration of regions in present-day Chile and Argentina.

Finally, in the 19th century, José María Cuadros was a renowned Spanish writer and journalist. He was known for his literary works, including novels and short stories, and his contributions to various publications of the time.

Throughout its history, the surname Cuadros has been associated with various places and regions in Spain, particularly in Castile and Andalusia. Additionally, variations of the name, such as Quadros and Cuadrado, have also been documented in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuadros

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

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

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