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

Luquis, 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 Luquis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luquis in America

Luquis is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luquis surname appeared 141 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 Luquis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luquis 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 Luquis

The surname Luquis is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "luq," which means "valley" or "low ground." This suggests that the name may have been first used as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a valley or low-lying area.

One of the earliest known references to the Luquis name can be found in the Libro de las Behetrias, a 14th-century document that recorded the names of landowners and their properties in the region of Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Luquis, indicating that the name was already established in certain areas of Spain by that time.

In the 15th century, the Luquis family played a significant role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle to drive the Moors out of the Iberian Peninsula. Pedro Luquis, a renowned military leader born in 1412, was instrumental in several key victories against the Moorish forces. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him a place in the historical records of that era.

During the 16th century, the Luquis surname began to spread beyond Spain, as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the Americas. One notable figure was Juan Luquis, who was born in Seville in 1525 and later became a member of the Spanish expedition to Florida in 1559. His accounts of the journey and encounters with indigenous peoples provided valuable insights into the early exploration of the New World.

In the 17th century, the Luquis family established roots in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. Rodrigo Luquis, born in 1623 in Guadalajara, Mexico, was a prominent landowner and rancher whose vast holdings played a significant role in the region's agricultural and economic development.

Another notable figure from this period was Isabel Luquis, a Spanish nun born in 1645 in Seville. She traveled to Peru as a missionary and became renowned for her work in establishing schools and hospitals for the indigenous population. Her dedication to education and healthcare earned her a lasting legacy in the region.

As the centuries passed, the Luquis surname continued to be associated with various historical figures and events, reflecting the family's deep roots and diverse contributions across multiple continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luquis

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

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

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