2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Arquines
A surname possibly derived from a place name or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Arquines. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Arquines surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Arquines in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Arquines, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.3%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arquines
Among Census respondents with the surname Arquines, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.3%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Arquines bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Arquines surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander83.1% · 98
- Two or more races9.3% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 6
- White2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Arquines
Arquines appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+16 bearers (+15.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,220 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,403 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.8%) | Up 7,220 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 1,403 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Arquines surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #143,511 | -1.0% |
| Count | 117 | 118 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Arquines bearers went from 117 to 118 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,403 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #143,511.
FAQ
Arquines surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Arquines?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Arquines. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Arquines?
Arquines ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Arquines. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Arquines.
Has Arquines become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Arquines went from 117 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Arquines?
Among Census respondents with the surname Arquines, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.3%) and Hispanic (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Arquines in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Arquines appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (83.1%), Two or More Races (9.3%), Hispanic (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Arquines (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Arquines mean?
A surname possibly derived from a place name or location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Arquines (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Arquines?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.