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English
Etymology
From Middle English cubite (“cubit; elbow”), probably applied as a nickname for someone with strong or remarkable forearms.
Proper noun
Cubit (plural Cubits)
- A surname transferred from the nickname.
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Cubit is the 41501st most common surname in the United States, belonging to 524 individuals. 'Cubit is most common among Black/African American (54.01%) and White (34.73%) individuals.
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