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

Cuate, 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 Cuate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuate in America

Cuate is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuate surname appeared 285 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 Cuate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuate 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 Cuate

The surname CUATE originated in Mexico, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It likely derived from the Nahuatl word "cuatl," which means "twin" or "brother." The name's origins are closely tied to the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica, particularly the Aztecs.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, many Indigenous people adopted Spanish surnames, either voluntarily or by force. CUATE may have been one such surname, taken by individuals or families with connections to the Nahuatl language or Aztec heritage.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname CUATE can be found in the records of the Inquisition in Mexico City, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Juan CUATE, a resident of the city at that time.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various colonial records and manuscripts, particularly those related to land ownership and legal proceedings. For example, in 1642, a Diego CUATE was listed as a landowner in the region of Puebla.

The name CUATE has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was María CUATE, a prominent artist and activist from Oaxaca, Mexico, who lived in the late 18th century. Her works focused on depicting the lives and struggles of Indigenous communities.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Ignacio CUATE, a military leader and participant in the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821). He played a significant role in several battles against the Spanish colonial forces.

In the 19th century, the CUATE name gained further recognition with the birth of Josefa CUATE (1825-1892), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools in Mexico City and fought for the advancement of educational opportunities for women.

The surname CUATE has also been associated with various place names and locations within Mexico. For instance, the town of Cuautla (derived from the Nahuatl word "cuauhtli," meaning "eagle") was once known as Cuatetlan, likely reflecting the presence of CUATE families in the area.

Throughout its history, the surname CUATE has undergone various spellings and variations, such as CUATE, CUATES, and CUATEZ, reflecting the linguistic influences and regional dialects of different parts of Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuate

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

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

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