Explore the Family Name Cue
The meaning of Cue
1. Irish: shortened form of McCue, which is itself a variant of McCoy. See also McHugh. 2. Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from a place called Cue, in Asturias (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Alberto, Jorge, Josefina, Vicente, Alfredo, Alicia, Elena, Enrique, Fidel, Jesus, Juan.
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How common is the last name Cue in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Cue has seen a slight increase over the decade according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Cue was ranked the 17,652nd most popular surname in the United States, with 1,466 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking had slightly improved to 17,639th, representing a minor growth of 0.07%. The count of people with the Cue surname also grew from 1,466 to 1,593 during this period – an increase of 8.66%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Cue surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,652 | #17,639 | 0.07% |
| Count | 1,466 | 1,593 | 8.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cue
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Cue, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several shifts between 2000 and 2010. White people represented the largest proportion with this surname in both years, despite a decrease from 52.11% in 2000 to 45.20% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic portion from 17.74% to 24.04%, making them the second largest ethnicity group with this surname. The percentage of Black people with the Cue surname also increased, rising from 22.92% to 24.17%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decline from 5.18% to 4.27%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a rise from 1.43% to 1.57%. The smallest group, American Indian and Alaskan Native, experienced a growth of 22.95%, moving from 0.61% to 0.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.11% | 45.2% | -13.26% |
| Black | 22.92% | 24.17% | 5.45% |
| Hispanic | 17.74% | 24.04% | 35.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.18% | 4.27% | -17.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.57% | 9.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.75% | 22.95% |