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

Cuzick, 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 Cuzick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuzick in America

Cuzick is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuzick surname appeared 198 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 Cuzick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuzick 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 Cuzick

The surname Cuzick has its origins in the English county of Devon, where it is believed to have emerged sometime in the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word 'cusuc', which translates to 'cowherd' or 'cow keeper', suggesting that the name's early bearers were involved in tending or herding cattle.

One of the earliest known references to the Cuzick surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Devon from 1327, which mention a John Cussock. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

By the late 16th century, the surname had begun to appear in various parish records across Devon. In 1598, the christening of William Cuzicke was recorded in the parish of Barnstaple. Similarly, in 1611, the marriage of Thomas Cuzicke and Agnes Beare was documented in the parish of South Molton.

The Cuzick surname has also been linked to certain place names in Devon, such as the hamlet of Cuzick near the village of Chittlehampton. This connection suggests that some early bearers of the name may have derived it from their place of residence or origin.

One notable individual bearing the Cuzick surname was John Cuzick (1618-1688), who served as the High Sheriff of Devon in 1677. Another prominent figure was William Cuzick (1733-1810), an English artist and engraver known for his landscape paintings and etchings of English countryside scenes.

Other historical figures with the Cuzick surname include:

1. Robert Cuzick (1755-1823), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
2. Elizabeth Cuzick (1789-1867), an English novelist and poet whose works often explored themes of moral and social commentary.
3. James Cuzick (1832-1903), a British engineer and inventor who patented several innovations related to steam engines and machinery.
4. Mary Cuzick (1876-1949), an English educator and advocate for women's rights, who worked to improve educational opportunities for girls in the early 20th century.
5. George Cuzick (1892-1976), a Canadian soldier and recipient of the Military Cross for his bravery during World War I.

While the Cuzick surname may have originated from humble beginnings related to cattle herding, its bearers have left their mark across various fields, from art and literature to engineering and military service, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who have carried this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuzick

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

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

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