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

Holquin, 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 Holquin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holquin in America

Holquin is the 47791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holquin surname appeared 443 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 Holquin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holquin 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 Holquin

The surname Holquin is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "holgar," which means "to rest" or "to be idle." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was perceived as lazy or idle.

In its early days, the surname was often spelled as "Holguin" or "Olquin," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common at the time. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, appearing in various Spanish records and documents.

One notable historical figure with the surname Holquin was Juan Rodríguez Holquin, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who was born around 1500. He participated in several expeditions to the Americas and played a role in the conquest of present-day Mexico and Central America.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Pedro Holguin, a Spanish writer and theologian who lived in the late 16th century. He authored several works on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual and religious discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, the Holquin surname can be found in various Spanish colonial records, particularly those related to the Spanish settlements in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Diego de Holquin, a Spanish soldier and administrator who served as the governor of several provinces in present-day Mexico and Central America between 1620 and 1640.

During the 18th century, the surname Holquin continued to appear in Spanish records, both in Spain and its colonies. One individual of note was María Holquin, a Spanish painter who lived from 1720 to 1795 and gained recognition for her portraits and religious works.

In the 19th century, the surname Holquin was particularly prominent in Latin American countries, reflecting the Spanish colonial influence in the region. One notable figure from this period was José María Holquin, a Nicaraguan politician and diplomat who served as the president of Nicaragua from 1879 to 1883.

While the surname Holquin has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Latin America and among Hispanic communities in other countries. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references to the name can be traced back to its Spanish origins in the medieval and colonial periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holquin

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

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

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