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

Cupid, 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 Cupid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cupid in America

Cupid is the 54864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cupid surname appeared 375 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 Cupid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cupid 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 Cupid

The surname Cupid is not a traditional surname, but rather a modern-day adaptation or alternate spelling of the name "Cupido," which has its origins in ancient Roman mythology. Cupid was the Roman god of love and desire, often depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrow.

The name Cupido is derived from the Latin word "cupido," meaning desire or passion. It is believed to have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for individuals who were considered particularly amorous or passionate in their pursuits.

While the name Cupido is not commonly found in historical records or manuscripts, there are a few notable examples of its use throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the works of the Roman poet Ovid, who lived from 43 BC to 17 AD and frequently referenced Cupid in his love poetry.

During the Renaissance period, the figure of Cupid became a popular subject in art and literature, leading to the name's increased recognition and usage. Artists such as Botticelli, Raphael, and Titian depicted Cupid in their famous works, contributing to the name's enduring cultural significance.

One of the earliest individuals recorded with the surname Cupido was the Italian painter and architect Giulio Campi (1528-1572), who was known for his religious and mythological paintings, including works featuring Cupid.

Another notable bearer of the name was the Dutch philosopher and writer Franciscus Cupido (1609-1673), who wrote extensively on topics such as natural philosophy and theology.

In the 19th century, the French painter and sculptor Pierre-Narcisse Guérin (1774-1833) gained fame for his depictions of classical subjects, including the figure of Cupid.

More recently, the American actor and filmmaker Michael Cupid (born 1981) has gained recognition for his roles in television series and films.

It is worth noting that while the name Cupid has its roots in ancient Roman mythology, its modern usage as a surname is relatively uncommon and often seen as a creative or symbolic choice rather than a traditional family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cupid

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

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

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