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

Cubillas, 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 Cubillas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cubillas in America

Cubillas is the 51176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cubillas surname appeared 407 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 Cubillas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cubillas 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 Cubillas

The surname Cubillas is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century in the Castilian region of Spain. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cubilar," which means "to nest" or "to take shelter." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a small house or shelter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cubillas can be found in the Spanish archives from the late 15th century, where it appears in documents related to land ownership and taxation records in the region of Castile. The name was relatively common in this area during that time period.

In the 16th century, several individuals with the surname Cubillas are mentioned in historical records from Spain. Notably, Juan Cubillas was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Seville, who lived from approximately 1520 to 1592.

The name Cubillas is also associated with several small villages and towns in Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and León. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname.

As Spanish exploration and colonization expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Cubillas began to appear in various parts of the Spanish empire, including Central and South America. One notable figure was Pedro Cubillas, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the early 1500s.

In the 19th century, María Cubillas (1805-1879) was a prominent Spanish writer and advocate for women's education. Her works and activism played a significant role in advancing educational opportunities for women during that time period.

Another notable individual with the surname Cubillas was Manuel Cubillas (1920-2000), a Peruvian football (soccer) player who represented his country in the 1970 FIFA World Cup. He is considered one of the greatest players in Peruvian football history.

Throughout history, the surname Cubillas has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, spanning fields such as exploration, literature, and sports. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the influence of Spanish language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cubillas

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

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

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