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

Cusick, 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 Cusick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cusick in America

Cusick is the 6640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cusick surname appeared 5,099 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Cusick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cusick 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 Cusick

The surname Cusick is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the early 14th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cus," meaning "cow," and "ic," which was a common suffix used to form diminutive names. This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been a cowherd or someone who worked with cattle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cusick can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it appears as "William Cusyk." The spelling variations during that time included Cusyk, Cusyke, and Cusik, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping of the era.

The name Cusick is also linked to several place names in England, such as Cusick in Northumberland and Cusick Well in Yorkshire. These place names may have influenced the surname's development or served as a reference point for early bearers of the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Cusick throughout history include:

1. William Cusick (born c. 1540), an English merchant and landowner who was involved in the wool trade during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. John Cusick (1772-1846), a Tuscarora leader and author who wrote one of the earliest accounts of the Iroquois people's history and traditions.

3. Margaret Cusick (1848-1920), an Irish-American philanthropist and social reformer known for her work in establishing orphanages and shelters in New York City.

4. Thomas Cusick (1864-1924), an American baseball player who played for several Major League Baseball teams in the late 19th century.

5. Frank Cusick (1907-1986), an American artist and illustrator best known for his work in comic books, particularly his contributions to Captain America and other Timely Comics titles.

While the surname Cusick may have originated from humble beginnings, it has become a lasting part of various cultures and histories, with bearers making significant contributions across diverse fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cusick

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

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

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