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

Cuarezma, 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 Cuarezma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuarezma in America

Cuarezma is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuarezma surname appeared 172 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 Cuarezma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuarezma 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 Cuarezma

The surname CUAREZMA originates from Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It can be traced back to the 15th century during the time of the Moorish rule in Spain. The name is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cuaresma," which means "Lent" in English.

This surname likely has roots in the Islamic faith, as it may have been given to individuals who were born or celebrated significant events during the holy month of Ramadan, which coincides with the Christian observance of Lent. It's also possible that the name was bestowed upon those who demonstrated particular devotion or piety during this religious period.

The earliest recorded instances of the CUAREZMA surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Granada, which was the last remaining Moorish stronghold in Spain until its conquest by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492. One notable individual bearing this name was Juan de CUAREZMA, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the city of Córdoba during the late 15th century.

As the Moors were expelled from Spain following the Reconquista, many families with the CUAREZMA surname sought refuge in other parts of Europe and North Africa. By the 16th century, records show individuals with this name living in Italy, France, and Morocco.

In the 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Diego CUAREZMA is documented as having established a successful trading company in Seville, Spain. His descendants went on to become influential landowners and noblemen in the region.

Another notable figure was Maria CUAREZMA, a revered nun and mystic who lived in Málaga, Spain, in the late 18th century. She was known for her pious lifestyle and was believed to have performed miracles during her lifetime (1745-1822).

Throughout the 19th century, the CUAREZMA surname appeared in various parts of Latin America, likely carried by Spanish colonists and settlers. One such individual was Carlos CUAREZMA, a prominent military leader who fought in the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821).

As the CUAREZMA name spread across different cultures and regions, various spelling variations emerged, such as Quaresma, Cuarasma, and Cuaramsa. However, the original Spanish spelling has remained the most commonly used form of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuarezma

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Cuarezma, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!