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

Luquez, 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 Luquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luquez in America

Luquez is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luquez surname appeared 132 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 Luquez.

The history of the last name Luquez

The surname Luquez originates from Spain, with its earliest documented usage dating back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "luque," which refers to a type of cloak or hooded garment commonly worn during the Middle Ages. This suggests that the surname may have initially been an occupational name for someone who produced or sold these cloaks.

Luquez is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain, where it was particularly concentrated in the province of Jaén. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents and parish records from this area.

One notable historical reference to the Luquez surname can be found in the "Libros de Repartimiento," which were administrative records from the 13th century detailing the distribution of land and property in the Kingdom of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors. These records mention individuals with the surname Luquez among the settlers who received land grants.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Pedro Luquez de Caravajal (1456-1523) served as a royal treasurer and ambassador for the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. He played a significant role in the administration of the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

During the 16th century, another notable individual bearing the Luquez surname was Diego Luquez de Avila (1510-1575), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro. He later became a wealthy landowner and held administrative positions in the Spanish colonial government.

In the 17th century, the name Luquez was associated with the noble Luquez de Ledesma family, who held estates and titles in the region of Extremadura, Spain. One member of this family, Juan Luquez de Ledesma (1628-1693), served as a military commander and played a role in the War of the Spanish Succession.

Another prominent figure with the Luquez surname was José Luquez y Molina (1765-1833), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the interim President of the Governing Junta of Spain and the Indies during the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces.

While the surname Luquez is still found in Spain today, it is relatively uncommon compared to its historical prominence in the medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luquez

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

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

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