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

Cuin, 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 Cuin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuin in America

Cuin is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuin surname appeared 303 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 Cuin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuin 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 Cuin

The surname "CUIN" is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "cuine," which means "kitchen." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked in the kitchens or were responsible for food preparation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Cuine, which is likely a variant spelling of the modern surname "CUIN."

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Robert Cuin was a prominent landowner and knight in Normandy. He participated in the Third Crusade, led by King Richard I of England, and his exploits were documented in several historical chronicles of the time.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records and documents across Normandy and neighboring regions. For example, a certain John Cuin was a notable merchant in Rouen, a city known for its active trade and commerce.

In the 15th century, a French scholar and philosopher named Jacques Cuin gained recognition for his contributions to the Renaissance movement. He was born in 1420 and died in 1498, leaving behind a collection of writings that explored various philosophical and scientific concepts.

Another individual of note was William Cuin, an English explorer and navigator who lived in the late 16th century. He is credited with leading several expeditions to the Americas and contributing to the exploration and mapping of the coastlines of present-day Canada and the northeastern United States.

In the 17th century, a French artist named Nicolas Cuin gained fame for his intricate and detailed landscape paintings. He was born in 1625 and passed away in 1697, leaving behind a body of work that is still celebrated and studied by art historians today.

The name "CUIN" has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout history. For example, the village of Cuine-le-Comte in Normandy, France, is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting a connection between the name and the geographic area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuin

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

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

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