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

Alaquinez, 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 Alaquinez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alaquinez in America

Alaquinez is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alaquinez surname appeared 323 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 Alaquinez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alaquinez 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 Alaquinez

The surname ALAQUINEZ is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "alaquez," which refers to a type of guard or watchman employed in a castle or fortified structure. The name's roots can be traced back to the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALAQUINEZ surname can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento," a historical document detailing the distribution of land and property in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Christian reconquest in the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname ALAQUINEZ who were granted lands and properties in recognition of their military service.

The ALAQUINEZ family name is also associated with the town of Alaquinez, located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain. It is believed that the town's name may have influenced the development of the surname, or vice versa, as families often adopted the names of their places of origin during this period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Juan de Alaquinez served as a royal advisor and ambassador during the reign of King Pedro IV of Aragon. Records indicate that he played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms.

Another prominent individual bearing the ALAQUINEZ surname was María de Alaquinez, a poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, faith, and the human condition, were highly regarded during her lifetime and contributed to the literary traditions of Renaissance Spain.

During the 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Diego Alaquinez established a successful trading company that facilitated the exchange of goods between Spain and its colonies in the Americas. His business ventures helped to expand the economic influence of the ALAQUINEZ family throughout the Spanish Empire.

In the 18th century, a military leader named Rodrigo Alaquinez distinguished himself in the Spanish campaigns against the Napoleonic forces during the Peninsular War. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him numerous honors and commendations from the Spanish Crown.

Throughout the centuries, the ALAQUINEZ surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Spain, particularly in the areas of Aragon, Valencia, and Andalusia. While the name's origins are rooted in medieval Spain, its legacy has endured, contributing to the rich tapestry of Spanish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alaquinez

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

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 Alaquinez 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 Alaquinez 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 Alaquinez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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