Explore the Family Name Cuva
The meaning of Cuva
Italian: habitational name from a place called Cuva, from Old Italian cuva ‘cupola, dome’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Concetta, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cuva in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cuva has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,396th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to 62,045th. This represented an increase of approximately 0.56%. During the same period, the number of people with this surname rose from 300 to 323, a growth rate of 7.67%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #62,045 | 0.56% |
| Count | 300 | 323 | 7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuva
The ethnicity associated with the surname Cuva also saw some shifts over the decade. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, the vast majority (92.33%) of individuals with this surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 89.47% by 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 5.33% to 8.67%, reflecting a significant change of 62.66%. Interestingly, there was also a small appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Cuva surname holders in 2010, which did not exist in 2000. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Cuva surname holders during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.33% | 89.47% | -3.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.33% | 8.67% | 62.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |