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

Equihua, 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 Equihua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Equihua in America

Equihua is the 23120th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Equihua surname appeared 1,104 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 Equihua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Equihua 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 Equihua

The surname EQUIHUA has its origins in Mexico, tracing back to the colonial period of the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The name is thought to be a combination of two Nahuatl words, "equi" meaning "horse" and "hua" meaning "owner" or "keeper," suggesting a connection to horsemanship or horse breeding.

The name EQUIHUA first appeared in historical records in the late 16th century, as Spanish colonists and missionaries began documenting the indigenous population. One of the earliest mentions can be found in the "Relaciones Geograficas," a collection of reports compiled by Spanish authorities in the late 16th century, describing the geography, population, and customs of various regions in New Spain (colonial Mexico).

In the 17th century, the name EQUIHUA was recorded in various ecclesiastical and civil documents, such as baptismal records and land grants. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Juan de Equihua, a landowner in the region of Toluca in the mid-17th century, and Francisca de Equihua, a nun who lived in the convent of Santa Clara in Mexico City in the late 17th century.

The 18th century saw the continued presence of the EQUIHUA surname in various regions of Mexico. One notable figure was José María Equihua, a military officer who served in the Spanish colonial army during the late 18th century. He participated in campaigns against indigenous rebellions and played a role in the defense of Mexico City during the Mexican War of Independence.

In the 19th century, the EQUIHUA surname spread to other parts of Mexico, as well as to neighboring countries like the United States and Guatemala. Antonio Equihua, born in 1825 in Guanajuato, Mexico, was a prominent businessman and landowner who helped establish one of the first textile mills in the region. Another notable figure was Margarita Equihua, a teacher and advocate for women's education in Mexico City in the late 19th century.

As the 20th century dawned, the EQUIHUA surname continued to be found across Mexico and in Mexican-American communities in the United States. Enrique Equihua, born in 1902 in Jalisco, Mexico, was a renowned artist and painter whose works captured the vibrant culture and landscapes of his homeland. Manuel Equihua, born in 1920 in Zacatecas, was a renowned writer and poet who explored themes of identity, migration, and the Mexican-American experience.

Throughout its history, the surname EQUIHUA has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, military officers, educators, artists, and writers. While its exact origins remain shrouded in the mists of time, the name continues to hold a significant place in Mexican culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Equihua

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

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

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