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

DeQuesada, 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 DeQuesada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeQuesada in America

DeQuesada is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeQuesada surname appeared 194 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 DeQuesada.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeQuesada 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 DeQuesada

The surname DEQUESADA has its origins in Spain, likely emerging in the late 15th or early 16th century. It appears to be derived from a combination of the Spanish words "de" meaning "of" or "from," and "quesada," which refers to a type of cheese or cheesemaking region. This suggests the name may have originated from a family or individual associated with a specific area known for producing cheese.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEQUESADA surname can be found in the 16th-century baptismal records of the parish of Santa María la Mayor in the town of Quesada, located in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. This town's name itself is believed to have Arabic roots, possibly related to the word "qasadah," meaning fortress or castle, hinting at the region's rich Moorish heritage.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the DEQUESADA name was Rodrigo de Quesada, a Spanish conquistador and explorer. He was born in Andalusia around 1590 and is known for leading expeditions into present-day Colombia and Ecuador in search of the legendary El Dorado. His journey through the Amazon basin and encounters with indigenous tribes are well-documented in historical accounts.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Jerónimo de Quesada, a Spanish military commander and colonial administrator who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He served as the governor of the province of Cartagena (present-day Colombia) and played a significant role in the Spanish colonization efforts in the region.

In the 18th century, Juan de Quesada y Cañaveral, a Spanish nobleman and military officer, held the prestigious position of Viceroy of New Granada (present-day Colombia and Panama) from 1718 to 1723. His tenure was marked by efforts to improve colonial administration and infrastructure.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Manuel de Quesada y Loynaz, a Cuban writer, journalist, and diplomat, made notable contributions to the literary and political spheres. Born in Havana in 1833, he was known for his works that explored Cuban identity and culture, as well as his advocacy for Cuban independence.

While the DEQUESADA surname may have origins in a specific region of Spain, its presence can be found among individuals of Spanish descent across various parts of the world, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Spanish colonization and migration patterns throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeQuesada

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

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

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