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

Cubides, 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 Cubides surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cubides in America

Cubides is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cubides surname appeared 162 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 Cubides.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cubides 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 Cubides

The surname Cubides has its origins in Spain, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Spanish word "cubil," which means "den" or "lair," suggesting that the name may have initially been applied to someone who lived in a small, secluded dwelling or to a person with a connection to a particular location known for its dens or caverns.

Early records of the name can be found in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. There are mentions of individuals bearing variations of the spelling, such as Cubides, Cubidez, and Cubiedes, in historical documents from these areas dating back to the late 1500s.

One of the earliest known references to the Cubides surname appears in a 1612 census record from the town of Zafra in Extremadura, which lists a family headed by Juan Cubides. Another notable entry comes from a 1627 church register in Seville, Andalusia, documenting the baptism of María Cubidez.

As Spanish exploration and colonization expanded across the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Cubides name began to appear in various parts of the New World. In 1643, a Pedro Cubides is recorded as a landowner in the province of Veracruz, Mexico. Meanwhile, in the late 17th century, a Francisco Cubides was among the early settlers in the region now known as Colombia.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the Cubides surname have achieved recognition in various fields. One notable figure was Antonio Cubides y Terán (1686-1760), a Spanish military officer and governor of Panama from 1747 to 1754. Another was Jacinto Cubides (1810-1892), a Colombian lawyer and politician who served as a senator and played a prominent role in the country's political landscape during the mid-19th century.

In the realm of literature, Juan Cubides (1901-1976) was a celebrated Colombian writer and poet, known for his contributions to the avant-garde literary movement in Latin America. His works, including the poetry collection "Suenan Timbres" (1926), explored themes of modernity and social commentary.

Additionally, Miguel Cubides (1916-1993) was a renowned Colombian sculptor and painter, whose works are featured in various museums and public spaces throughout the country. His most notable creations include the Monument to the Liberator in Bogotá and the sculptural ensemble at the National University of Colombia.

While the Cubides name may not be as widely known as some other Spanish surnames, its rich history and presence across multiple generations and regions reflect the diverse cultural heritage and contributions of those who have carried this distinctive family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cubides

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

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

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