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

Antequera, 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 Antequera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antequera in America

Antequera is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antequera surname appeared 159 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 Antequera.

The history of the last name Antequera

The surname Antequera has its origins in Spain, specifically in the town of Antequera located in the province of Málaga, Andalusia. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Antakira," which means "the great city" or "the principal city." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who resided in or was associated with the town of Antequera during the Moorish rule in Spain.

The earliest recorded mention of the surname Antequera can be traced back to the 12th century, during the Reconquista period when the Christian kingdoms of Spain were gradually reclaiming territories from the Moors. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Pedro de Antequera, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who lived from 1350 to 1408. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Canary Islands and was appointed as the first governor of the islands in 1405.

Another prominent individual with the surname Antequera was Juan de Antequera y Henao, a Spanish explorer and conquistador born in 1481. He participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro and was among the first Europeans to explore the Amazon region. Juan de Antequera y Henao is also credited with founding the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in present-day Bolivia.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Diego de Antequera was a Spanish soldier and adventurer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico. He played a crucial role in the siege of Tenochtitlán, the capital of the Aztec Empire, and was later granted encomiendas (land grants) in recognition of his services.

The surname Antequera can also be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, as many individuals bearing this name embarked on voyages to the New World during the era of Spanish exploration and colonization.

Another notable figure with the surname Antequera was José María Antequera y Castro, a Mexican politician and military leader who lived from 1792 to 1847. He served as the interim President of Mexico for a brief period in 1844 and played a significant role in the political turmoil that marked the early years of independent Mexico.

Throughout history, the surname Antequera has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, conquistadors, military leaders, and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antequera

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

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 Antequera 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.

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

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