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

Cute, 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 Cute surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cute in America

Cute is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cute surname appeared 186 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 Cute.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cute 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 Cute

The surname CUTE has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cot," which referred to a small dwelling or cottage. This term was often used as a descriptive name for someone who lived in a modest home or hut.

In the early records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Cote, Cott, and Cotte. One of the earliest documented instances of the surname is found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a person named William Cote is mentioned.

The name CUTE may have also been influenced by certain place names in England, particularly those containing the element "cote" or "cott." For example, there are villages called Cottenham and Cotton, which could have contributed to the development of the surname.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname CUTE was Sir John Cute (c. 1490-1557), a merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers in London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1558 and was knighted by Queen Mary I.

Another individual of historical significance was Robert Cute (1571-1642), an English writer and clergyman. He authored several religious works, including "The Unfeigned Protestant" and "The Blessed Estate of Glorious Martyrs."

In the 16th century, the name CUTE appeared in the records of the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon, where William Shakespeare was born. A certain Thomas Cute is mentioned in the baptismal records from 1564.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a man named Edward Cute (1616-1688) served as a captain in the Parliamentary army under Oliver Cromwell. He was known for his bravery in several battles against the Royalists.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Cute (1741-1823), a writer and poet from Gloucestershire. She published a collection of poems titled "Rural Musings" in 1798, which gained some recognition during her lifetime.

While the surname CUTE is not among the most common in England, it has a long and interesting history, with various branches and individuals who have contributed to various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cute

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

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

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