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

Cuzco, 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 Cuzco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuzco in America

Cuzco is the 38103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuzco surname appeared 582 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 Cuzco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuzco 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 Cuzco

The surname Cuzco is believed to have originated from the city of Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire in present-day Peru. The city's name comes from the Quechua word "qusqu," which means "navel" or "center," referring to its central location in the Inca Empire.

Cuzco was an important political, religious, and cultural center during the Inca civilization, and it is likely that the surname was derived from individuals who lived or were associated with the city. The earliest records of the surname Cuzco can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in South America.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Cuzco was Juan de Cuzco, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. He was born in Spain but took on the surname Cuzco after his involvement in the conquest of the Inca Empire and the city of Cusco.

Another notable figure with the surname Cuzco was Diego de Cuzco, a Spanish painter and sculptor who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Cusco and is known for his works that combined European and Inca artistic styles.

In the 18th century, José de Cuzco y Rojas was a prominent architect and engineer in colonial Peru. He was involved in the construction of several important buildings, including the Cathedral of Lima and the Church of San Francisco in Cusco.

In the 19th century, Fermín Cuzco was a Peruvian military officer who fought in the Peruvian War of Independence against Spanish rule. He played a significant role in several battles and is remembered as a hero in Peruvian history.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Andrés Cuzco was a Peruvian writer and poet who is known for his works that celebrated the indigenous culture and traditions of Peru. He was born in Cusco and drew inspiration from the city's rich history and heritage.

While the surname Cuzco is relatively uncommon outside of Peru, it holds a significant historical and cultural significance, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Inca Empire and the city of Cusco.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuzco

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

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

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