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

Coquia, 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 Coquia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coquia in America

Coquia is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coquia surname appeared 121 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 Coquia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coquia 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 Coquia

The surname COQUIA is believed to have originated in the Philippines, likely in the late 16th or early 17th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "coquía," which refers to a type of plant or tree native to the region.

COQUIA may have been initially assigned as a surname to individuals who lived near or were associated with these plants, or perhaps even worked with the wood or products derived from them. Early Spanish settlers and administrators often gave surnames based on geographic features, occupations, or personal characteristics.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname COQUIA can be found in the baptismal records of the Archdiocese of Manila, dating back to the mid-17th century. These records list several individuals with the surname, indicating that it was well-established in the region by that time.

In the late 18th century, a man named Juan COQUIA was documented as a landowner and influential figure in the town of Malabon, located just north of Manila. His family's holdings and influence in the area suggest that the COQUIA name had attained a certain degree of prominence by that point.

Another notable figure with the surname COQUIA was Padre Agustin COQUIA, a Catholic priest who served in the Diocese of Nueva Caceres (now Naga City) in the early 19th century. He was highly regarded for his charitable works and efforts to improve the lives of the local community.

In the late 19th century, a woman named Maria COQUIA gained recognition as a talented weaver and entrepreneur, establishing a successful business producing and selling traditional Philippine textiles and garments. Her work helped to preserve and promote the region's cultural heritage.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 1800s, a soldier named Emilio COQUIA was noted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. He fought alongside other Filipino revolutionaries in their struggle for independence.

As the COQUIA surname spread throughout the Philippines over the centuries, it likely underwent various spelling variations and adaptations due to regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, it has endured as a distinct and recognizable Filipino name with deep historical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coquia

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

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

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