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

Cuevas, 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 Cuevas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuevas in America

Cuevas is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuevas surname appeared 207 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 Cuevas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuevas 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 Cuevas

The surname CUVAS is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, specifically in the areas that were once part of the former Yugoslavia. It is thought to have derived from an old Slavic word or phrase, possibly related to the term "kuvati," which means "to cook" or "to boil" in several Slavic languages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CUVAS can be found in a 16th-century census record from the town of Požega, which was part of the Ottoman Empire at the time. This document lists a family with the surname CUVAS, suggesting that the name had already been established in the region by that point.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Mihailo CUVAS (1720-1795) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region of Vojvodina, which was then part of the Habsburg Monarchy. His success in business and land acquisition helped to further establish the name's prominence in the area.

Another historical figure bearing the surname CUVAS was Jovan CUVAS (1825-1892), a Serbian writer and poet who made significant contributions to the literary culture of his time. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggle for independence in the Balkans.

During the 19th century, the name CUVAS also appeared in various church records and land ownership documents throughout the regions of Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia. This suggests that the name had spread and become established in different parts of the Balkan peninsula.

One particularly notable individual from this period was Petar CUVAS (1845-1918), a Serbian military officer who played a crucial role in the Balkan Wars of the early 20th century. He was highly regarded for his strategic skills and leadership during these conflicts.

While the surname CUVAS has its roots in the Balkan region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply tied to the former Yugoslav territories and the rich cultural heritage of the Slavic peoples who have inhabited those lands for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuevas

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

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

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