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

Cuenco, 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 Cuenco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuenco in America

Cuenco is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuenco surname appeared 325 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 Cuenco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuenco 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 Cuenco

The surname "CUENCO" originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cuenco," which means "bowl" or "basin." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who made or sold bowls, or perhaps someone who lived near a distinctive bowl-shaped geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, Spain, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family named Cuenco residing in the city's historic center. Over time, the surname spread to other regions of Spain, as well as to Spanish colonies in the Americas.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan Cuenco (1621-1687) was a renowned silversmith and metalworker in Seville. His exquisite creations, including ornate bowls and platters, were highly sought after by the city's elite. Some of his works can still be found in museums and private collections across Spain.

Another significant individual was María Cuenco (1754-1831), a philanthropist and landowner from Andalusia, Spain. She was known for her generosity towards the less fortunate, establishing several charitable organizations and donating vast portions of her wealth to various causes.

During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, the surname Cuenco was introduced to the islands. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Domingo Cuenco (1736-1803), a Spanish settler who became a prominent landowner and businessman in the Visayas region.

In the 19th century, Pedro Cuenco (1818-1892) was a notable figure in Spanish politics. He served as a member of the Spanish parliament, representing the province of Cádiz, and was a vocal advocate for democratic reforms.

Another noteworthy individual was María Luisa Cuenco (1865-1937), a renowned writer and feminist from Madrid. She was a pioneering voice for women's rights in Spain and authored several influential works on gender equality and social justice.

As the surname Cuenco spread across different regions and continents, it was adapted and modified to varying degrees. In some areas, alternative spellings such as "Cuengo" or "Quenco" emerged, reflecting local linguistic influences and dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuenco

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

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

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