Find out how popular the last name Cue is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cue.
An occupational surname referring to a medieval performer or coach.
Cue, 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 Cue surname is from the 2010 census data.
Cue is the 17639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Cue surname appeared 1,593 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cue.
We can also compare 2010 data for Cue 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.
| 2010 | 2000 | Change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 17639 | 17652 | -0.07% |
| Count | 1,593 | 1,466 | 8.30% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
The surname Cue is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Old English word "cu," meaning "cow," suggesting that the name's earliest bearers may have been involved in cattle farming or worked as cowherd.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a certain Richard le Cue is mentioned. This spelling variation, "le Cue," reflects the Norman-French influence on English surnames during the Middle Ages.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various records as "Cowe" and "Kowe," further indicating its connection to the word for cattle. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 lists a John Cowe from Oxfordshire, while the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379 mention a Walter Kowe.
The Cue surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Cowe in Derbyshire and Cowes on the Isle of Wight. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.
Notable historical figures with the surname Cue include Sir Walter Cue (c. 1550-1616), an English courtier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent figure was John Cue (1592-1667), an English clergyman and academic who became the President of Magdalen College, Oxford.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various records as "Cue" and "Kew." The Hearth Tax returns of 1665 list a Thomas Cue from Northamptonshire, while the parish records of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, mention a Mary Kew who was baptized in 1689.
During the 18th century, the surname Cue continued to be recorded in various parts of England. One notable bearer of the name was William Cue (1731-1811), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars.
In the 19th century, the Cue surname gained more prominence with individuals such as Henry Cue (1818-1893), an English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.
We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cue.
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:
For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cue was:
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage | Total Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic White Only | 45.20% | 720 |
| Non-Hispanic Black Only | 24.17% | 385 |
| Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only | 4.27% | 68 |
| Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 12 |
| Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races | 1.57% | 25 |
| Hispanic Origin | 24.04% | 383 |
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 Cue has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.
| 2010 | 2000 | Change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.20% | 52.11% | -14.20% |
| Black | 24.17% | 22.92% | 5.31% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 4.27% | 5.18% | -19.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0.61% | 20.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.43% | 9.33% |
| Hispanic | 24.04% | 17.74% | 30.16% |
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.
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