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

Cubbage, 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 Cubbage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cubbage in America

Cubbage is the 15151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cubbage surname appeared 1,946 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cubbage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cubbage 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 Cubbage

The surname Cubbage originates from England and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "cubb", which means a small enclosed place or a shed. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone living near a small outbuilding or enclosure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, where it appears as "Cubbe". This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, the Cubbage surname was found in various regions of England, including Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a William Cubbe from Leicestershire, while the Yorkshire Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1301 list a John Cubbag.

The name Cubbage is also associated with specific place names, such as Cubley in Derbyshire, which was formerly known as "Cubbeleia" in the Domesday Book of 1086. This connection suggests that some bearers of the Cubbage surname may have derived their name from a place of residence.

One notable individual with the Cubbage surname was John Cubbage (c. 1538-1589), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Nottingham and Rector of Sutton-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire.

Another prominent figure was William Cubbage (1675-1747), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Shropshire. He acquired significant estates in Shropshire and Staffordshire, contributing to the family's influence in those regions.

In the 18th century, Samuel Cubbage (1720-1786) was a respected physician and author from Devonshire, known for his medical treatises on various topics, including smallpox and fevers.

Elizabeth Cubbage (1768-1839), born in Yorkshire, was a renowned poet and writer during the early 19th century. Her works, often focused on nature and rural life, were widely published and celebrated in literary circles.

Lastly, Sir John Cubbage (1842-1918), a successful industrialist from Lancashire, made significant contributions to the textile industry and was knighted for his philanthropic efforts in supporting educational initiatives in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cubbage

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

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

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