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

Cuarón, 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 Cuarón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuarón in America

Cuarón is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuarón surname appeared 243 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 Cuarón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuarón 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 Cuarón

The surname CUARON originated from Spain, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cuarón," which referred to a type of leather or parchment made from sheepskin or calfskin. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the leather trade or the production of parchment.

During the medieval period, the name CUARON appeared in various historical records and documents across different regions of Spain. For instance, there are mentions of individuals bearing this surname in the archives of Castile and Aragon, indicating its widespread use throughout the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CUARON can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento," a 13th-century document that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista. This document lists several individuals with the surname CUARON, suggesting their presence in the region during that time.

Over the centuries, the name CUARON underwent various spelling variations, including Cuaró, Cuarón, and Quarón, reflecting the regional dialects and orthographic practices of different areas in Spain. Some of these variations were also influenced by the adoption of the name in other parts of Europe and the Americas due to migration and conquest.

Notable individuals with the surname CUARON throughout history include:

1. Rodrigo Cuarón (c. 1540 - 1610), a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Juan de Oñate's expedition to New Mexico in the late 16th century.
2. María Cuarón (1639 - 1706), a Spanish playwright and poet who gained recognition during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
3. Álvaro Cuarón (1782 - 1853), a Spanish military officer and statesman who served as the Minister of War during the reign of Ferdinand VII.
4. Dolores Cuarón (1900 - 1985), a Mexican writer and educator known for her contributions to children's literature and her advocacy for Indigenous rights.
5. Alfonso Cuarón (born 1961), a renowned Mexican filmmaker and Academy Award-winning director, known for his work on films such as "Gravity," "Children of Men," and "Roma."

While the surname CUARON has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other regions, through migration and cultural exchange. The name has become associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting its rich historical journey and adaptability across different contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuarón

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

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

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