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

Cuen, 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 Cuen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuen in America

Cuen is the 30767th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuen surname appeared 757 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 Cuen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuen 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 Cuen

The surname CUEN has its origins in Spain, with the earliest known references dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cuenca," which means "basin" or "valley." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name or referred to someone who lived in a particular region known for its basins or valleys.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CUEN surname can be found in the Becerro de Castilla, a historical record compiled in the 13th century, which documented the names and lands of noble families in the region of Castile. The CUEN family is mentioned as holding land and properties in the area now known as the province of Cuenca, lending credence to the theory that the name originated from a place name.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the CUEN surname began to appear more frequently in official records and documents across Spain. Notable figures from this period include Juan de Cuen, a prominent merchant and landowner from Seville, who was born in 1382 and died in 1457.

In the 16th century, as Spain's influence and exploration expanded into the Americas, the CUEN surname traveled with Spanish settlers and conquistadors. One such individual was Diego de Cuen, a soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was born in 1498 in Seville and died in 1568 in Mexico City.

As the centuries progressed, the CUEN surname continued to spread and establish roots in various parts of the Spanish-speaking world. In the 18th century, Francisco de Cuen y Olea was a prominent lawyer and judge in Lima, Peru, who served as the president of the Audiencia of Lima, a high court of justice during colonial times. He was born in 1687 in Seville and died in 1755 in Lima.

Another notable figure with the CUEN surname was María de Cuen y Montilla, a Spanish painter and artist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was born in 1777 in Seville and is known for her religious works and portraits, many of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

Throughout its history, the CUEN surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain and its former colonies, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including exploration, law, art, and commerce. While the specific origins of the name may be rooted in place names and geographic features, it has become a lasting legacy that has transcended borders and generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuen

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

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

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