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

Chiqui, 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 Chiqui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiqui in America

Chiqui is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiqui surname appeared 218 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 Chiqui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chiqui 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 Chiqui

The surname CHIQUI originated from Spain during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a diminutive form of the Spanish name "Chico," which means "small" or "little." The name CHIQUI was likely given to individuals of short stature or those who were younger members of a family.

Records from the 13th century indicate that the name CHIQUI was present in the regions of Andalusia and Castile in Spain. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "ciccum," which also means "small" or "little."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHIQUI can be found in a document from the city of Seville, dated 1287. This document mentions a certain "Juan CHIQUI," who was a merchant dealing in textiles.

In the 14th century, the name CHIQUI appeared in several genealogical records from the town of Baeza, located in the province of Jaén. These records reference a family with the surname CHIQUI, who were involved in agricultural activities.

During the 15th century, a notable individual named Diego CHIQUI was a scholar and philosopher who studied at the University of Salamanca. He is credited with writing several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

In the 16th century, the CHIQUI surname gained prominence in the region of Valencia. A renowned painter named Gaspar CHIQUI, born in 1522, was renowned for his religious works adorning various churches and cathedrals throughout the region.

Another significant figure bearing the CHIQUI surname was Juana CHIQUI, a philanthropist and patron of the arts born in Malaga in 1618. She funded the construction of several public gardens and fountains in her hometown, which still bear her name.

The CHIQUI surname also had a presence in the New World, as evidenced by historical records from the 17th century. Francisco CHIQUI, born in 1642 in Seville, was an explorer and cartographer who accompanied expeditions to the Americas, mapping uncharted territories.

Throughout its history, the surname CHIQUI has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artists, and explorers. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has since spread to other regions and continues to be a part of many family histories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiqui

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

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

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