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

Cuero, 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 Cuero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuero in America

Cuero is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuero surname appeared 300 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 Cuero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuero 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 Cuero

The surname Cuero has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cuero," which means "leather" or "hide." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the leather trade, such as tanners or leather workers.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cuero can be found in various historical documents from Spain, particularly in regions like Andalusia and Castile. One notable mention is in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a manuscript detailing the distribution of lands and properties after the conquest of Seville in 1248, where several individuals with the surname Cuero are listed.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Cuero was Alonso de Cuero, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands and later joined the expedition led by Hernán Cortés to Mexico. He was born around 1490 and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

Another historical reference can be found in the "Libro del Repartimiento de Mallorca," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of properties in the Balearic Islands after the reconquest. It mentions several individuals with the surname Cuero, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Cuero was Juan de Cuero, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernando de Soto in his expedition to Florida and the southeastern regions of what is now the United States. He was born around 1510 and played a crucial role in the exploration and conquest of these territories.

In the 17th century, there were records of a family with the surname Cuero residing in the town of Écija, in the province of Seville, Spain. One member of this family, Francisco de Cuero, gained recognition as a renowned artist and painter, known for his religious works and portraits executed in the Baroque style.

As for place names associated with the surname Cuero, there are several instances where it appears in the form of toponyms or place names in Spain. For example, the village of Cueromuerto in the province of Jaén, which translates to "dead leather," may have derived its name from individuals with the surname Cuero who once resided or had properties in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuero

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

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

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