Explore the Family Name Cuna
The meaning of Cuna
1. Italian (mainly Apulia): perhaps a nickname from cuna ‘crib’. 2. Portuguese: nickname related to cuna ‘crib’, or perhaps a variant of Cunha.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cuna in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cuna saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,124th and was carried by approximately 349 individuals, signifying a proportion of 0.13 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had risen to 51,066 with an increased count of 408 individuals. This represented a proportion of 0.14 per 100k in population, marking a change of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #51,066 | 7.36% |
| Count | 349 | 408 | 16.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuna
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts over the same decade. The majority of individuals with the Cuna surname identified as Hispanic, making up 76.79% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 75.98% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 10.03% in 2000 and increased to 12.75% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped from 11.46% to 8.58%. There was a new addition in 2010 with 1.96% identifying as Black. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped to zero, and no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.79% | 75.98% | -1.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.03% | 12.75% | 27.12% |
| White | 11.46% | 8.58% | -25.13% |
| Black | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |