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

Cux, 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 Cux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cux in America

Cux is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cux surname appeared 273 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 Cux.

The history of the last name Cux

The surname Cux has its origins in the Old French language, derived from the word "cuche," meaning "couch" or "lair." It is thought to have emerged in the 12th century as a descriptive surname, likely referring to someone who lived near a thicket or dense foliage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Cucheman." This entry suggests that the name was already in use in England during the Norman conquest.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Cux was predominantly found in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. It is believed that the name made its way to England through the Norman invasion, carried by soldiers and settlers who accompanied William the Conqueror.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Geoffrey Cux, a landowner and knight who served under King Henry III. Records show that he was granted lands in Oxfordshire and Berkshire around 1230.

By the 14th century, the spelling had evolved to its more modern form, as evidenced by the mention of a John Cux in the Parliament Rolls of 1327. This John Cux was a merchant and alderman in the City of London.

During the Renaissance period, the name Cux appeared in various literary works, including the plays of William Shakespeare. In "The Merry Wives of Windsor," a character named Cux is referenced as a gentleman of Windsor.

One of the more prominent figures with the surname Cux was Sir Thomas Cux (1562-1628), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Middlesex. He was known for his involvement in the colonization of Virginia and his support for the establishment of the Virginia Company.

In the 18th century, John Cux (1718-1792) was a renowned clockmaker from London, known for his intricate and precise timepieces. His clocks were highly sought after by the aristocracy and are now considered valuable antiques.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth Cux (1789-1867), a British author and poet who gained recognition for her romantic novels and poetry collections. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Cux continued to be found throughout England, Ireland, and parts of Scotland, with various branches and spellings emerging, such as Cucks, Cuxon, and Cuxson.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cux

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

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 Cux 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.

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

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