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

Arquines, 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 Arquines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arquines in America

Arquines is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arquines surname appeared 117 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 Arquines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arquines 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 Arquines

The surname ARQUINES originates from the medieval Spanish region of Aragon, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the old Spanish word "arquina," which referred to a specific type of cloth or textile. This connection suggests that the name's bearers may have been involved in the textile trade or industry during that era.

One of the earliest recorded references to the ARQUINES surname can be found in the "Cartulario de la Catedral de Huesca," a manuscript dating back to the late 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Pedro Arquines," who was a landowner in the town of Huesca, located in the province of Aragon.

In the 14th century, historical records from the Kingdom of Valencia mention a notable figure named "Jaume Arquines," who served as a magistrate and held a prominent position within the local government. His birth and death dates are unfortunately unknown, but his inclusion in these records highlights the surname's presence in the region during that time.

The ARQUINES surname can also be traced back to the town of Arquinas, a small village in the province of Teruel, Aragon. It is possible that the name originated as a toponymic surname, derived from the name of this particular place. However, there is limited information available about the specifics of this connection.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the ARQUINES surname was "Martín Arquines," a renowned Spanish painter who lived during the 15th century. Born in Valencia around 1420, Martín Arquines gained recognition for his religious works and contributions to the Gothic and Renaissance art styles of the time. He is believed to have died in 1498.

Another notable figure was "Beatriz Arquines," a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. Born in Zaragoza, Aragon, around 1525, Beatriz was known for her involvement in local politics and her advocacy for women's rights and education. She passed away in Zaragoza in 1598.

In the 17th century, "Juan Arquines" was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War. Born in Teruel, Aragon, in 1610, Juan Arquines fought in several battles against the French and was recognized for his bravery and leadership. His date of death is uncertain, but records indicate he was still active in the military in the late 1660s.

The ARQUINES surname continues to be present in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, although it is considered relatively uncommon compared to some other Spanish surnames. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, the name has endured through the centuries, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arquines

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

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

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