Explore the Family Name Cuenco
The meaning of Cuenco
Spanish: habitational name from a place called Cuenco in Asturias, from cuenco ‘bowl’ (in topographic sense). This surname is most common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Cuenco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cuenco has increased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938th and by 2010, it had risen to the 61,745th most common surname. This represents an upswing of 18.69%. The count of people with this surname has also grown from 236 to 325, a surge of 37.71%. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname Cuenco per 100,000 people also rose from 0.09 to 0.11, marking a 22.22% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #61,745 | 18.69% |
| Count | 236 | 325 | 37.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuenco
The ethnicity associated with the surname Cuenco, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily falls under Asian or Pacific Islander, which saw an increase from 78.81% in 2000 to 85.54% in 2010. There was a decline in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities from 8.47% to 4.31% and in those identifying as White from 4.66% to 3.38%. Meanwhile, there was a rise in the Hispanic identification from 5.08% to 6.46%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.81% | 85.54% | 8.54% |
| Hispanic | 5.08% | 6.46% | 27.17% |
| Two or More Races | 8.47% | 4.31% | -49.11% |
| White | 4.66% | 3.38% | -27.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |