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

Cusi, 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 Cusi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cusi in America

Cusi is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cusi surname appeared 187 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 Cusi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cusi 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 Cusi

The surname CUSI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "cusire," which means "to sew" or "to stitch." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as tailors, seamstresses, or in other textile-related occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CUSI can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of historical documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava dei Tirreni, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. This record, dating back to the 12th century, mentions a certain "Petrus Cusius," indicating the presence of the name in the area during that time.

The CUSI surname has also been linked to various place names in Italy, such as Cusi, a hamlet in the municipality of Montefiore Conca in the province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna. It is possible that the name originated as a toponymic surname, referring to individuals who hailed from or resided in these locations.

One notable individual bearing the CUSI surname was Giovanni Battista Cusi (1556-1619), an Italian painter and architect from the late Renaissance period. He was born in Montefiore Conca and is renowned for his works in the churches and palaces of the Romagna region.

Another historical figure was Giacomo Cusi (1777-1846), an Italian philosopher and theologian from Bergamo, Lombardy. He was a professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Pavia and wrote several influential works on metaphysics and natural theology.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Cusi (1809-1878) was an Italian painter and illustrator from Modena, Emilia-Romagna. He is particularly known for his paintings depicting historical and religious themes, as well as his illustrations for various literary works.

Pietro Cusi (1870-1944) was an Italian politician and lawyer from Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna. He served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and was actively involved in the social and political movements of his time.

Lastly, Girolamo Cusi (1887-1971) was an Italian sculptor and medalist born in Moncalvo, Piedmont. His works were exhibited in various galleries and museums across Italy, and he received numerous awards and honors for his artistic contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cusi

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

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

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