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

Iñíquez, 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 Iñíquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iñíquez in America

Iñíquez is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iñíquez surname appeared 109 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 Iñíquez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iñíquez 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 Iñíquez

The surname "Iniquez" is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Burgos and Vizcaya. The name is derived from the Basque language and is thought to be a combination of the words "ini," meaning "place" or "location," and "quez," which may have been a personal name or a reference to a specific place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 1492 census document from the town of Medina del Campo, where a family with the surname Iniquez is listed among the residents. Additionally, there are references to individuals with this surname in various church records and legal documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions around Burgos and Vizcaya.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Inigo Iniquez de Loyola (1491-1556) rose to prominence as the founder of the Jesuit order, also known as the Society of Jesus. Born in the Basque region, Inigo Iniquez was a Spanish nobleman who later became a Catholic priest and was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

Another significant individual with the surname Iniquez was Juan Bautista Iniquez (1630-1698), a Spanish-born musician and composer who served as the chapel master at the Royal Convent of the Incarnation in Madrid. His works, including masses, motets, and villancicos, were widely performed and admired during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name appears in records from the town of Bilbao, where a family named Iniquez owned a successful shipbuilding business. One member of this family, Pedro Iniquez (1712-1782), was a renowned maritime merchant and trader who established trade routes between Spain and the Americas.

During the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname Iniquez was María Iniquez de la Cruz (1820-1896), a Spanish novelist and poet. Born in Seville, she was renowned for her works exploring themes of love, faith, and social issues of her time.

As the name Iniquez spread throughout Spain and its territories, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Iñiguez, Yñiguez, and Yniguez. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic influences, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iñíquez

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

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

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