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

Cuza, 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 Cuza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuza in America

Cuza is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuza surname appeared 265 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 Cuza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuza 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 Cuza

The surname CUZA is believed to have originated in Romania, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Romanian word "cuza," which means "pigtail" or "braid." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a distinctive hairstyle or profession related to hairstyling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CUZA surname can be found in a document from 1492, which mentions a certain "Ioan Cuza" from the region of Moldavia. This region, located in present-day northeastern Romania, was known for its rich cultural heritage and was home to many influential families during that time.

The CUZA name gained prominence in the 19th century with the rise of Alexandru Ioan Cuza, a prominent Romanian politician and the first ruler of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (1859-1866). Born in 1820 in Bârlad, Moldavia, Cuza played a pivotal role in the unification of the two principalities, laying the foundation for the modern Romanian state.

Another notable figure bearing the CUZA surname was Gheorghe Cuza, a Romanian philosopher and historian who lived from 1819 to 1873. He was a proponent of Romanian nationalism and advocated for the emancipation of peasants and the abolition of serfdom.

In the early 20th century, the CUZA name was associated with the Romanian philosopher and essayist Constantin Rădulescu-Motru, who was born in 1868 and died in 1957. He was known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy, psychology, and sociology.

It is worth mentioning that the CUZA surname has also been linked to the village of Cuza Vodă in northeastern Romania, which was named after the ruler Alexandru Ioan Cuza. This further emphasizes the historical significance of the name in Romanian culture and society.

While the CUZA surname may not be as prevalent as some other Romanian surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the country's history and cultural heritage. From political leaders to philosophers and intellectuals, individuals bearing this name have played a significant role in shaping the nation's identity and progress.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuza

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

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

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