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

Maquilon, 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 Maquilon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maquilon in America

Maquilon is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maquilon surname appeared 110 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 Maquilon.

The history of the last name Maquilon

The surname MAQUILON originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "maquila," which means "miller's fee" or "payment for grinding grain." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the milling trade or those who owned or operated mills.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the MAQUILON name can be found in the Archivo Histórico Nacional de España (National Historical Archive of Spain), which contains documents dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Maquilón," "Maquillón," and "Maquilhon."

The MAQUILON surname is also linked to several place names in Spain. For instance, there is a town called Maquilón in the province of Granada, which may have been the birthplace or residence of some individuals bearing this surname. Additionally, the name "Maquilón" appears in land records and property deeds from the 15th and 16th centuries, indicating that families with this surname owned or occupied certain properties.

Notable individuals with the MAQUILON surname throughout history include:

1. Diego Maquilón (c. 1470 - 1542), a Spanish soldier who fought in the Conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.
2. María Maquilón (c. 1520 - 1585), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner in the region of Andalusia.
3. Pedro Maquilón (c. 1560 - 1632), a Spanish architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several churches and buildings in Seville.
4. Juana Maquilón (c. 1610 - 1678), a Spanish painter known for her religious works and portraits.
5. Francisco Maquilón (c. 1680 - 1745), a Spanish writer and scholar who authored several books on history and literature.

While the MAQUILON surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin America, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, the earliest records and historical references related to this surname can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maquilon

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

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

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