Explore the Family Name Cuen
The meaning of Cuen
Spanish (Zaragoza): possibly from an old proclitic variant of cuende ‘earl’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cuen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cuen has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 32,782 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 its rank improved to 30,767, representing an increase of 6.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 660 in 2000 to 757 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 14.7%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Cuen surname per 100k residents went up by approximately 8.33% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #30,767 | 6.15% |
| Count | 660 | 757 | 14.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuen
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cuen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Cuens identifying as Hispanic rose by 8.58%, from 82.12% to 89.17%. In contrast, the percentage of Cuens identifying as White showed a decrease of 42.47%, dropping from 15.61% to 8.98% over the same period. There was a small drop in the representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which fell by 27.47% to 1.32%. Meanwhile, the proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged, with no recorded Cuens identifying with these groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.12% | 89.17% | 8.58% |
| White | 15.61% | 8.98% | -42.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 1.32% | -27.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |