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

Aquije, 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 Aquije surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aquije in America

Aquije is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aquije surname appeared 139 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 Aquije.

The history of the last name Aquije

The surname AQUIJE originates from Spain, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "aquí," meaning "here," and "je," a suffix indicating a place of origin or residence. This suggests that the name was initially used as a locative surname, referring to people who lived in a specific place or region.

Early records show variations in the spelling, such as AQUIXE and AQUIJE, which were common during the medieval period before standardized spelling was established. The name is also thought to be related to the place name "Aquije," a small village in the province of Soria, Spain, which could further support its locative origins.

One of the earliest documented instances of the AQUIJE surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa María in Soria, Spain, where a certain Juan AQUIJE was baptized in 1573. Another notable mention is in the census records of the town of Calatañazor, Soria, from 1591, which lists several families with the AQUIJE surname.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the AQUIJE surname. One example is Pedro AQUIJE (1620-1689), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works in churches and monasteries across Spain. Another is Juana AQUIJE (1645-1721), a Spanish poet and playwright whose works were popular during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Manuel AQUIJE (1725-1793), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded the Cross of Saint Ferdinand for his bravery in battle.

In the 19th century, a notable AQUIJE was Ignacio AQUIJE (1832-1901), a Spanish architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Madrid and other cities across Spain.

Another important figure was María AQUIJE (1876-1945), a Spanish educator and women's rights activist who fought for educational opportunities for girls and women in Spain during the early 20th century.

While the AQUIJE surname has its roots in Spain, it has spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora, particularly to Latin American countries with historical ties to Spain. However, records and historical documents from the 16th to the 19th centuries provide the most reliable information about the origins and early bearers of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aquije

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

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

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