Find out how popular the last name Abarquez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abarquez.

Abarquez, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abarquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abarquez in America

Abarquez is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abarquez surname appeared 264 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abarquez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abarquez to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abarquez

The surname Abarquez originates from Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "albarquejo," which refers to a type of sandal or shoe made from plant fibers. This suggests that the name may have been given to a shoemaker or someone associated with the shoe industry.

The earliest recorded instances of the Abarquez surname can be traced back to the regions of Andalusia and Castile in Spain. In the 17th century, records show individuals with the name living in the city of Seville, which was known for its thriving leather and textile industries.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Abarquez surname was Juan Abarquez, a merchant and landowner who lived in Seville during the late 16th century. He was involved in the trade of goods, including leatherwork and textiles, which aligns with the potential origins of the name.

In the 18th century, the name Abarquez appeared in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Francisco Abarquez (1720-1795) was a prominent landowner and rancher in Mexico, while Tomás Abarquez (1745-1812) was a successful merchant and businessman in Peru.

During the 19th century, the Abarquez surname gained recognition in the world of literature. Miguel Abarquez (1825-1891) was a Spanish poet and writer from Andalusia, known for his works celebrating the beauty of his homeland and its cultural traditions.

Another notable figure was Isadora Abarquez (1865-1938), a renowned Spanish artist and sculptor. Her works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and gained recognition for their intricate attention to detail and artistic expression.

In the 20th century, the Abarquez name continued to be represented in various fields. Rafael Abarquez (1915-1998) was a respected architect from Madrid, known for his innovative designs and contributions to modern Spanish architecture.

While the surname Abarquez is not among the most common in Spain or Latin America, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and reflects the diverse cultural and economic influences of the regions where it originated and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abarquez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abarquez.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abarquez was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abarquez has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abarquez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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