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

Cumba, 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 Cumba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cumba in America

Cumba is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cumba surname appeared 474 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 Cumba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cumba 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 Cumba

The surname "CUMBA" is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, Spain, during the period of Moorish rule in the 8th to 15th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "qumbah," which means "dome" or "vault," likely referring to a person who lived near or worked on the construction of domed structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from 1293 that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces of King Ferdinand III. The name "Cumba" is listed among the recipients of land grants in the area.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Pedro Cumba, a prominent architect and mason who was involved in the construction of several Mudéjar-style buildings in the city of Córdoba. His work can still be seen in the intricate arches and ornate facades of structures like the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

During the 16th century, the name appears in various records and manuscripts related to the Spanish Inquisition. Juan de Cumba, a merchant from Seville, was accused of secretly practicing his Muslim faith and was tried by the Inquisition in 1562. He was eventually acquitted, but his case highlights the persecution faced by those with Moorish roots during that era.

In the 18th century, a famous bearer of the name was Diego Cumba, a celebrated poet and playwright from Granada. His works, often featuring themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Spain during his lifetime (1702-1778).

Another notable figure was María Cumba (1820-1895), a renowned flamenco dancer from Seville. She was instrumental in popularizing the art form and helped establish flamenco as an integral part of Spanish cultural heritage.

It's worth noting that the surname "CUMBA" has also been found in various Spanish colonies in the Americas, likely carried by emigrants from Andalusia during the colonial era. However, the name remains relatively uncommon outside of Spain and its historical spheres of influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cumba

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

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

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