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

Choque, 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 Choque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Choque in America

Choque is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Choque surname appeared 212 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 Choque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Choque 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 Choque

The surname Choque has its origins in the Quechua language, spoken by the indigenous people of the Andean region in South America. It is primarily found in countries like Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, where the Quechua culture has a strong presence.

The name Choque is derived from the Quechua word "chuqui," which means "gold" or "precious metal." This connection suggests that the surname may have been associated with individuals involved in mining, metalworking, or trading of precious metals during the pre-Columbian era.

Historical records from the colonial period in Spanish America often mention individuals with the surname Choque. For instance, in the 16th century, a document from the Viceroyalty of Peru refers to a miner named Diego Choque, who was involved in the extraction of gold and silver in the region of Potosí (present-day Bolivia).

In the 17th century, the name appears in records from the city of Cuzco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. A notable figure was Isabel Choque, a respected weaver and artist who was renowned for her intricate textile designs incorporating Andean motifs and symbols.

During the 18th century, the surname Choque can be found in various historical documents related to land ownership and legal disputes in the Andean highlands. One prominent individual was Pedro Choque, a landowner and community leader in the region of Puno, Peru, who played a role in advocating for the rights of indigenous communities.

In the 19th century, as independence movements swept through South America, several individuals with the surname Choque participated in the struggles for liberation from Spanish colonial rule. José Choque, born in 1785 in La Paz, Bolivia, was a military leader and patriot who fought alongside Simón Bolívar in the Wars of Independence.

Another notable figure was Tomás Choque, born in 1820 in Cuzco, Peru. He was a writer, educator, and advocate for the preservation of Quechua language and culture. His works shed light on the experiences and traditions of the indigenous people of the Andes.

While the surname Choque has its roots in the Andean region, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to the rich cultural heritage of the Quechua people and their contributions to the diversity of South America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Choque

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

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

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