Explore the Family Name Cupid
The meaning of Cupid
English: variant of Cupit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cupid in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cupid" significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Cupid" ranked 67,317 in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 54,864 – an impressive growth rate of 18.5%. The total count of individuals with the last name also grew during this period, from 274 to 375, marking a 36.86% increase. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Cupid per 100,000 people also rose by 30%, from 0.1 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #54,864 | 18.5% |
| Count | 274 | 375 | 36.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cupid
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the surname "Cupid" identified as Black in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 82.48% to 90.40%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased dramatically from 5.84% to 1.33% over this decade. A similar downward trend can be observed for those identifying as White and Hispanic, with decreases of 26.94% and 27.05% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.48% | 90.4% | 9.6% |
| White | 8.39% | 6.13% | -26.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 2.13% | -27.05% |
| Two or More Races | 5.84% | 1.33% | -77.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |