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

Cubero, 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 Cubero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cubero in America

Cubero is the 21535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cubero surname appeared 1,212 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 Cubero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cubero 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 Cubero

The surname Cubero has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "cubero," which means "cooper" or "barrel-maker." This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals or families involved in the production or repair of wooden barrels, which were essential for storing and transporting goods such as wine, olive oil, and other liquids.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Cubero can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in Aragon and Catalonia. These areas were known for their thriving wine and olive oil industries, which may have contributed to the prevalence of the surname among cooper families.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Cubero can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a medieval document that recorded the distribution of land and properties in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city in 1248. This record mentions several individuals with the surname Cubero, indicating their presence in the region at that time.

Throughout the centuries, the Cubero surname has been associated with notable individuals across various fields. In the 15th century, Diego Cubero was a prominent architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches and cathedrals in Andalusia, Spain. In the 16th century, Pedro Cubero Sebastián was a renowned explorer and writer who documented his travels to the Philippines and other parts of Asia.

During the 17th century, Juan Cubero Sebastián, a Spanish painter, gained recognition for his religious and historical works, which adorned numerous churches and palaces in Spain. In the 18th century, Manuel Cubero y Araco was a respected jurist and author who served as a magistrate in the Royal Chancery of Granada.

In the 19th century, José Cubero Ramírez was a prominent military leader who played a significant role in the Spanish War of Independence against the French occupation. He was renowned for his strategic leadership and bravery on the battlefield.

Variations and older spellings of the surname Cubero have been documented throughout history, including Cubeiro, Cubeiro, and Cuveiro, among others. These variations often reflect regional linguistic influences or adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cubero

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

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

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