2000
#82,344
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 213
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Cuaron
A surname of Spanish origin meaning "tanner" or "leather worker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Cuaron. That puts it at #76,963 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cuaron surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#76,963
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
269
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 269 bearers of the surname Cuaron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 76963rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cuaron, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.8%. The next largest groups are White (9.3%) and Black (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cuaron
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cuaron
Among Census respondents with the surname Cuaron, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.8%. The next largest groups are White (9.3%) and Black (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Cuaron bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cuaron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino84.8% · 228
- White9.3% · 25
- Black or African American4.1% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
- Two or more races0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cuaron
Cuaron appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#78,567
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 243
+30 bearers (+14.1%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 3,777 places
2020
#76,963
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 269
+26 bearers (+10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 1,604 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #82,344 | 213 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #78,567 | 243 | 0.08 | +30 bearers (+14.1%) | Up 3,777 places |
| 2020 | #76,963 | 269 | 0.09 | +26 bearers (+10.7%) | Up 1,604 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cuaron surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,567 | #76,963 | 2.0% |
| Count | 243 | 269 | 10.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cuaron bearers went from 243 to 269 (+10.7% change). The surname moved up 1,604 positions in the national ranking, going from #78,567 to #76,963.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Cuaron
FAQ
Cuaron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cuaron?
Name Census estimates that about 308 living Americans carry the surname Cuaron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,112,839 residents.
How common is Cuaron?
Cuaron ranks #76,963 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 269 people with the surname Cuaron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (308), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cuaron.
Has Cuaron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cuaron went from 243 recorded bearers to 269. That is an increase of 26 (+10.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #78,567 to #76,963.
What does the Census say about the background of Cuaron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cuaron, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.8%. The next largest groups are White (9.3%) and Black (4.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cuaron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (228 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cuaron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (84.8%), White (9.3%), Black (4.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cuaron (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cuaron mean?
A surname of Spanish origin meaning "tanner" or "leather worker". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cuaron (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Cuaron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.