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

Chiquete, 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 Chiquete surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiquete in America

Chiquete is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiquete surname appeared 245 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 Chiquete.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chiquete 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 Chiquete

The surname Chiquete is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Iberian Peninsula in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "chico," meaning small or little, with the diminutive suffix "-ete" added, suggesting a connection to someone of small stature or a child.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Chiquete can be found in the Catastro de Ensenada, a census-like document compiled in the mid-18th century in Spain. This record mentions a family bearing the name Chiquete residing in the village of Albaladejo, in the region of La Mancha.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Chiquete is mentioned in historical documents as a skilled artisan and metalworker in the city of Toledo. His exceptional craftsmanship in creating intricate metalwork for religious artifacts earned him recognition among the city's guilds.

Another individual of note was Francisca Chiquete, a nun who lived in the 17th century and was renowned for her dedication to charitable works and her unwavering faith. She established a small convent in the town of Villanueva de los Infantes, where she provided shelter and care for underprivileged women and children.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several Chiquete families made the journey across the Atlantic. One such family settled in the region of Puebla, Mexico, where they established a successful hacienda and became influential landowners in the 18th century.

In the literary realm, Manuel Chiquete, a poet born in Seville in the early 19th century, gained recognition for his romantic verses and contributions to the city's literary circles. His collection of poems, "Flores del Guadalquivir," published in 1845, was well-received and celebrated for its vivid imagery and lyrical style.

While the surname Chiquete may not be among the most prevalent in Spanish-speaking regions today, its historical significance lies in its connection to skilled artisans, religious figures, and early settlers who played a role in shaping the cultural and economic landscapes of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiquete

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

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

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