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

Cuban, 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 Cuban surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuban in America

Cuban is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuban surname appeared 122 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 Cuban.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuban 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 Cuban

The surname CUBAN has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "cubano," which means "native of Cuba." The name suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals who either lived in or originated from the island of Cuba.

During the Spanish colonization of the Caribbean, many Spaniards settled in Cuba, and some of them likely adopted the surname CUBAN to reflect their connection to the island. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries, appearing in various Spanish colonial records and documents.

One of the earliest known references to the surname CUBAN can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, which operated in Cuba from the early 16th century until the early 19th century. The Inquisition kept detailed records of individuals who were subject to its investigations and trials, and it is possible that some of these records may have included individuals with the surname CUBAN.

In the 18th century, the surname CUBAN gained more prominence as the island of Cuba became an important Spanish colony and a hub for trade and commerce. Several notable individuals with this surname emerged during this period, including Juan CUBAN, a merchant and landowner who lived in Havana in the late 18th century.

Another notable bearer of the surname CUBAN was María CUBAN (1790-1872), a Cuban revolutionary who played a significant role in the struggle for Cuban independence from Spain. She was involved in various uprisings and conspiracies against Spanish colonial rule, and her efforts contributed to the eventual liberation of Cuba in the late 19th century.

In the 19th century, the surname CUBAN continued to be prevalent in Cuba, and it also began to spread to other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, including the United States. One prominent figure from this period was José CUBAN (1835-1902), a Cuban-American entrepreneur and businessman who founded one of the earliest cigar factories in Florida.

Another notable individual with the surname CUBAN was Pedro CUBAN (1860-1931), a Cuban writer and journalist who was known for his criticism of the Spanish colonial regime in Cuba. His works played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and fostering a sense of Cuban national identity.

As Cuban immigration to the United States increased in the 20th century, particularly after the Cuban Revolution of 1959, the surname CUBAN became more widespread in the United States. While many individuals with this surname can trace their roots back to Cuba, the name has also been adopted by others who may not have direct Cuban ancestry but have a connection to the island or its culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuban

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

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

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