2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cubine
A variant spelling of the French surname Cubin, of uncertain origin and meaning.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Cubine. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cubine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Cubine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cubine, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cubine
The surname Cubine is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It likely stems from the Old French word "cubin," which means "a small tub or barrel." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold small barrels or tubs.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Cubine can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry indicates that a person named Radulfus Cubine held lands in the county of Somerset at that time.
In the 13th century, a prominent bearer of the name was Sir Robert Cubine, a knight who fought in the Crusades. He was born around 1225 and died in 1289. Records show that he was granted lands in Kent for his service in the Holy Land.
Another notable figure with this surname was William Cubine, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He was born in 1420 and died in 1492. His business dealings and civic activities are well-documented in the city's archives.
The name Cubine also appears in various place names across England, such as Cubine Manor in Somerset, which dates back to the 12th century, and Cubine Hill in Gloucestershire, suggesting that the family may have held lands in these areas.
In the 16th century, a member of the Cubine family named John Cubine (1525-1598) was a renowned scholar and translator. He is best known for his English translations of works by renowned authors such as Erasmus and Boccaccio.
Another notable bearer of the Cubine surname was Elizabeth Cubine (1640-1718), a prominent Quaker minister and writer from Yorkshire. She traveled extensively, preaching and writing about her religious beliefs, and her works were widely distributed in Quaker communities.
Throughout its history, the Cubine surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Cubin, Cubyn, and Cubyne, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cubine
Among Census respondents with the surname Cubine, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Cubine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cubine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.4% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 8
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cubine
Cubine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,083 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-20 bearers (-16.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 17,733 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 5,083 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -20 bearers (-16.3%) | Down 17,733 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cubine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #154,182 | -13.0% |
| Count | 123 | 103 | -16.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cubine bearers went from 123 to 103 (-16.3% change). The surname moved down 17,733 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #154,182.
FAQ
Cubine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cubine?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Cubine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Cubine?
Cubine ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Cubine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cubine.
Has Cubine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cubine went from 123 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 20 (-16.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Cubine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cubine, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cubine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cubine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.4%), Hispanic (7.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cubine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cubine mean?
A variant spelling of the French surname Cubin, of uncertain origin and meaning. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cubine (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Cubine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.