Explore the Family Name Cuc
The meaning of Cuc
1. Romanian: nickname from cuc ‘cuckoo’. 2. Amerindian (Guatemala; also Cúc): Mayan name, from a Castilianized form of kuk ‘squirrel’; compare Kuk.
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How common is the last name Cuc in the United States?
The surname "Cuc" has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 136,783rd most popular name, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 76,533rd spot, marking an impressive 44.05% change in rank. The count of people bearing this surname also increased by a staggering 122.12%, going from 113 individuals in 2000 to 251 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cuc per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 125%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,783 | #76,533 | 44.05% |
| Count | 113 | 251 | 122.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.09 | 125% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuc
Ethnic identity shifts were also noted for those carrying the surname "Cuc", based on Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the highest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic (55.75%), followed by White (30.97%), and Asian/Pacific Islander or Black (both at 5.31%). There were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native origin. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic grew significantly to 70.12%, marking a 25.78% increase. Those self-identifying as White decreased to 26.69%, showing a 13.82% drop. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decline of 47.46%, falling to 2.79%. Data regarding people identifying as Black was suppressed for privacy in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.75% | 70.12% | 25.78% |
| White | 30.97% | 26.69% | -13.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.31% | 2.79% | -47.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 5.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |