Explore the Family Name Cubero
The meaning of Cubero
Spanish: occupational name for a cooper, from an agent derivative of cuba ‘barrel, tub’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Luis, Miguel, Ruben, Carlos, Eduardo, Ramon, Eloy, Ernesto, Francisco, Gilberto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cubero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cubero has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cubero ranked 24,328 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 21,535 - a change of 11.48 percent. In raw numbers, this meant that the count of individuals bearing the Cubero surname grew from 965 to 1,212, marking a significant increase of 25.6 percent. Likewise, the proportion of individuals with the Cubero surname per 100,000 population rose from 0.36 to 0.41 during the same period, signifying an upturn of 13.89 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,328 | #21,535 | 11.48% |
| Count | 965 | 1,212 | 25.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.41 | 13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cubero
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifting patterns for those bearing the Cubero surname. The most prevalent ethnic identity associated with the surname is Hispanic, making up 79.59 percent in 2000 and growing slightly to 81.35 percent by 2010. There was also a modest growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which rose from 4.77 percent to 5.94 percent. However, the proportion of Cuberos identifying as White decreased from 14.30 percent to 11.72 percent over the decade. Notably, representation of the surname among those identifying as two or more races disappeared entirely from 2000 to 2010, while a small percentage began to identify as Black. No data was recorded or available (due to suppression for privacy) for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.59% | 81.35% | 2.21% |
| White | 14.3% | 11.72% | -18.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.77% | 5.94% | 24.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |