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

Kaquatosh, 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 Kaquatosh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaquatosh in America

Kaquatosh is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaquatosh surname appeared 162 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 Kaquatosh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaquatosh 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 Kaquatosh

The surname KAQUATOSH originates from the Algonquian tribal regions of what is now eastern Canada and northeastern United States. It first appeared during the late 16th and early 17th centuries when French explorers and settlers encountered indigenous peoples in this area. The name likely derives from an Algonquian word or phrase, potentially signifying a specific location or describing a physical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KAQUATOSH can be found in the journal of Samuel de Champlain, the French explorer and colonist. In his accounts from the early 1600s, he mentions interacting with an indigenous leader or guide referred to as KAQUATOSH during his travels along the St. Lawrence River and into the Great Lakes region.

Another early reference to the name appears in the records of the Jesuit missionaries who established missions and settlements among the Algonquian tribes in the 17th century. These records document a man named KAQUATOSH who was a prominent figure in his community and assisted the missionaries in their efforts to convert the indigenous population to Christianity.

In the late 17th century, a KAQUATOSH is listed among the signatories of a treaty between the French colonial authorities and various Algonquian tribes, indicating the individual's status as a respected leader or representative of their people.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname KAQUATOSH was Ousamequin KAQUATOSH, born around 1620 in what is now Massachusetts. He was a prominent sachem (chief) of the Wampanoag tribe and played a significant role in the early interactions between the indigenous inhabitants and the English colonists in Plymouth Colony.

Another notable figure in history with the surname KAQUATOSH was Metacomet KAQUATOSH, also known as King Philip, born around 1638. He was the son of Ousamequin KAQUATOSH and led the Wampanoag tribe in a major conflict against the English colonists, known as King Philip's War, which lasted from 1675 to 1678.

In the 18th century, a man named Joseph KAQUATOSH was recorded as a member of the St. Francis Abenaki tribe in Quebec, Canada. He was known for his skilled craftsmanship in creating intricate woven baskets and other traditional Abenaki handicrafts.

During the American Revolutionary War, a KAQUATOSH served as a scout and guide for the Continental Army, utilizing his knowledge of the local terrain to assist the American forces in their campaigns against the British.

In the early 19th century, a figure named Elizabeth KAQUATOSH was recognized as a respected healer and practitioner of traditional medicine among the Mohawk tribe in what is now upstate New York. Her knowledge of herbal remedies and healing practices was passed down through generations within her community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaquatosh

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

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

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