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

Cuva, 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 Cuva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuva in America

Cuva is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuva surname appeared 323 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 Cuva.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuva 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 Cuva

The surname "CUVA" has its origins in the Sardinian region of Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cuva," which means "tub" or "vat," likely referring to an occupation or place associated with these objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CUVA" can be found in the Condaghe di San Pietro di Silki, a medieval manuscript from Sardinia dating back to the 12th century. However, the spelling at the time was slightly different, appearing as "Cuvva."

In the mid-17th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Battista CUVA (1620-1687) gained recognition as a prominent lawyer and jurist in the city of Cagliari, Sardinia. His legal expertise and contributions to the local judiciary system were highly regarded.

During the 18th century, a man named Antonio CUVA (1745-1810) achieved recognition as a skilled artisan, specializing in the crafting of wooden vats and barrels. His work was highly sought after by local wineries and olive oil producers in the region.

In the 19th century, the name "CUVA" was associated with a small village near Sassari, Sardinia, called Cuva. This village was known for its production of earthenware pottery, and it is possible that some individuals from this area adopted the name as a reference to their place of origin.

Another notable figure was Francesco CUVA (1875-1942), a poet and writer who gained recognition for his works capturing the essence of rural life in Sardinia. His poetry collections, such as "Canti della Terra" (Songs of the Land), celebrated the island's traditions and landscapes.

Throughout the centuries, the name "CUVA" has been documented in various historical records, including parish registers, census records, and legal documents across Sardinia and other parts of Italy. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over time, its connection to the Latin word "cuva" and its association with occupations or places related to vats and containers remains a consistent thread in its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuva

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

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

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