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

Cubias, 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 Cubias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cubias in America

Cubias is the 22346th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cubias surname appeared 1,153 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 Cubias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cubias 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 Cubias

The surname Cubias has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, most likely tracing back to medieval Spain or Portugal. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cubo," meaning "cube" or "square," which may have referred to an occupation or location associated with the family's history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 15th-century Catalonian manuscript known as the "Llibre de Solsona," which mentions a certain Bernat Cubias who lived in the town of Solsona, located in the province of Lleida, Catalonia. This suggests that the name may have had its roots in the region of Catalonia, possibly indicating a connection to a specific location or trade.

In the 16th century, records show that a notable figure named Juan Cubias was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Seville, Spain. His influence and wealth suggest that the Cubias name had already gained some prominence by that time.

Another noteworthy individual was Pedro Cubias, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the Americas in 1498. Pedro Cubias played a crucial role in the exploration and mapping of the Caribbean islands during this expedition.

The surname Cubias also appears in the historical records of Portugal, where it is believed to have been established as early as the 14th century. One notable example is Gonçalo Cubias, a Portuguese nobleman and military commander who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the late 15th century.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish writer and poet Miguel Cubias (1639-1711) gained recognition for his contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature, particularly his works in the baroque style.

Throughout history, the surname Cubias has been associated with various places, likely reflecting the family's migrations or regional origins. Some examples include Cubías de Rueda, a municipality in the province of León, Spain, and Cubias, a parish in the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis, in the district of Aveiro, Portugal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cubias

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

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

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