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

Blanquiz, 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 Blanquiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blanquiz in America

Blanquiz is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blanquiz surname appeared 101 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 Blanquiz.

The history of the last name Blanquiz

The surname Blanquiz has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "blanco," meaning "white," suggesting a possible connection to a place name or a physical characteristic associated with an ancestor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blanquiz surname can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name might have originated in this region or nearby areas.

Throughout the centuries, the Blanquiz surname has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 15th century, Pedro Blanquiz was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Seville, known for his involvement in the lucrative trade with the Americas. His son, Juan Blanquiz (1470-1542), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the local mercantile community.

During the 16th century, the Blanquiz name gained prominence in the literary world with the poet and playwright Alonso Blanquiz (1520-1588), whose works were widely acclaimed and performed in the court of King Philip II. Another notable figure from this period was Catalina Blanquiz (1545-1612), a renowned scholar and translator who played a significant role in the dissemination of classical Greek and Latin literature in Spain.

In the 17th century, the Blanquiz surname was associated with the military exploits of General Diego Blanquiz (1610-1678), who served in the Spanish Tercios during the Thirty Years' War and played a crucial role in several battles against the Dutch and French forces. His bravery and strategic skills earned him widespread recognition and respect within the Spanish army.

The 18th century saw the rise of Francisco Blanquiz (1725-1795), a prominent architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the design and construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in Madrid and other Spanish cities. His innovative designs and attention to detail left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Spain.

While the Blanquiz surname has its roots firmly established in Spain, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors and contributing to the richness and diversity of global societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blanquiz

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

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

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