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

Luqueño, 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 Luqueño surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luqueño in America

Luqueño is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luqueño surname appeared 103 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 Luqueño.

The history of the last name Luqueño

The surname Luqueno originated in Spain and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "luqueño," which means "a person from Luque," a town located in the province of Córdoba, Andalusia. This suggests that the name's roots may lie in this particular region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Luqueno surname can be found in the archives of the town of Luque, where a family bearing this name is mentioned in a document dated 1492. This period coincides with the aftermath of the Reconquista, when many families were settling in newly conquered territories.

In the 16th century, the Luqueno name appears in several historical records, including the census documents of the Kingdom of Castile. One notable figure from this time was Juan Luqueno, a soldier who fought in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire under Hernán Cortés. He was born in Luque in 1498 and died in Mexico City in 1562.

During the 17th century, the Luqueno family spread across various regions of Spain, with some members migrating to the Americas. In 1624, a man named Pedro Luqueno was listed as one of the early settlers in the Spanish colony of Puerto Rico.

In the 18th century, the Luqueno name gained prominence in the field of literature. Antonio Luqueno y Ponce de León (1725-1792) was a Spanish poet and playwright who authored several works, including the tragedies "Guzman el Bueno" and "Sancho García."

Another notable individual bearing the Luqueno surname was María Luqueno y Romero (1785-1863), a Spanish painter and one of the few female artists recognized during her time. She was known for her portraits and religious works, which can still be found in various churches and museums in Spain.

As the centuries passed, the Luqueno name continued to spread across Spain and its former colonies. In the 19th century, Manuel Luqueno (1820-1887) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament.

Throughout its history, the Luqueno surname has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the town of Luque, where many families still reside today. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia, Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luqueño

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

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 Luqueño 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.

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

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