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

Cuentas, 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 Cuentas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuentas in America

Cuentas is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuentas surname appeared 210 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 Cuentas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuentas 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 Cuentas

The surname Cuentas is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "cuenta," which means "account" or "reckoning." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as accountants or bookkeepers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cuentas surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from the 13th century mentions a certain Pedro de las Cuentas, who was likely a skilled accountant or financial advisor.

By the 16th century, the Cuentas surname had spread across various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and Castile. During this time, several notable individuals bearing the surname emerged, such as Juan de Cuentas, a prominent mathematician and astronomer from Seville, who lived from 1495 to 1567.

In the 17th century, the Cuentas family gained prominence in the city of Granada, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member was Francisco de Cuentas, a successful merchant and landowner who lived from 1612 to 1689.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the Americas, the Cuentas surname also found its way to the New World. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Mexico, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and entrepreneurs. One of the most renowned figures from this lineage was Ignacio de Cuentas, a wealthy hacendado (estate owner) and philanthropist who lived from 1745 to 1819.

In the 19th century, the Cuentas surname continued to spread, with members of the family settling in various parts of Latin America, including Argentina, Chile, and Peru. One notable individual from this period was José María Cuentas, a Peruvian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1865 to 1867.

Throughout its long history, the Cuentas surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from accountants and merchants to landowners and politicians. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has evolved to become a respected and prominent surname across the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuentas

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

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

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