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

Darquea, 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 Darquea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darquea in America

Darquea is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darquea surname appeared 157 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 Darquea.

The history of the last name Darquea

The surname DARQUEA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Aragon, specifically in the town of Daroca. The name DARQUEA is thought to be derived from the Latin word "Duriacum," which referred to a fortified place on the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DARQUEA can be found in the Archivo de la Corona de Aragón (Archive of the Crown of Aragon), a historical archive that contains documents from the medieval kingdoms of Aragon and Valencia. In these records, dated around 1550, there are references to individuals with the surname DARQUEA residing in the town of Daroca.

In the 17th century, the name DARQUEA appeared in the Catastro de Ensenada, a census-like document commissioned by the Spanish government to record the population and wealth of the kingdom. This document mentions several families with the DARQUEA surname living in various parts of Aragon and neighboring regions.

One notable figure with the surname DARQUEA was Juana Darquea (1602-1678), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner from the town of Daroca. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and contributions to the local community.

Another prominent individual with the DARQUEA surname was Pedro Darquea (1715-1789), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He is remembered for his role in the Battle of Almansa, which took place in 1707.

In the 19th century, the DARQUEA surname appeared in various literary works and historical documents from Spain. One notable example is the novel "El Señor de Bembibre" by Enrique Gil y Carrasco, published in 1844, which features a character with the surname DARQUEA.

Throughout history, the DARQUEA surname has also been associated with several notable figures in the fields of art, education, and politics. For instance, Miguel Darquea (1856-1918) was a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from Aragon's history and culture.

Another individual with the DARQUEA surname was María Darquea (1887-1952), an educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She founded several schools and educational institutions aimed at promoting literacy and empowering women in her home region of Aragon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darquea

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

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

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