2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Marquinez
A Spanish surname derived from the personal name Marcos, itself derived from the Roman name Marcus.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Marquinez. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marquinez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Marquinez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marquinez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 44.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (40.0%) and White (10.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marquinez
The surname Marquinez originates from Spain, with its roots tracing back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "marques," which means "marquis" or a nobleman who held a hereditary rank in the Spanish nobility system. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been individuals of high social standing or those associated with the nobility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Marquinez surname can be found in the administrative records of the Kingdom of Castile during the 14th century. These records document a certain Juan Marquinez, who held a prominent position within the royal court during the reign of King Alfonso XI (1312-1350).
In the 15th century, the Marquinez name appears in various historical documents related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Notable figures include Diego Marquinez, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.
The Marquinez surname also gained recognition through its association with the town of Marquinez, located in the Basque Country region of northern Spain. This town, which dates back to the medieval period, may have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation over time.
One of the most famous bearers of the Marquinez name was Rodrigo Marquinez de Prado (1548-1622), a Spanish military commander and diplomat who served as the governor of the Philippines from 1593 to 1598. His administration is notable for the establishment of several fortifications and the promotion of trade relations between the Philippines and neighboring regions.
Another notable figure was María Marquinez y Argote (1625-1692), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her support of various charitable causes and her patronage of the arts and literature during the Golden Age of Spanish culture.
In the early 19th century, the Marquinez surname gained further recognition through the works of the Spanish writer and philosopher José Marquinez de Esplugas (1785-1848), whose writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
Throughout history, the Marquinez surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and the southern regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. While its origins may be rooted in the nobility, the name has since been adopted by individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marquinez
Among Census respondents with the surname Marquinez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 44.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (40.0%) and White (10.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Marquinez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Marquinez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino44.3% · 51
- Asian and Pacific Islander40.0% · 46
- White10.4% · 12
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marquinez
Marquinez appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+11 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,287 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 10,287 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Marquinez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #145,757 | 6.6% |
| Count | 104 | 115 | 10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marquinez bearers went from 104 to 115 (+10.6% change). The surname moved up 10,287 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #145,757.
FAQ
Marquinez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marquinez?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Marquinez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Marquinez?
Marquinez ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Marquinez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Marquinez.
Has Marquinez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marquinez went from 104 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 11 (+10.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Marquinez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marquinez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 44.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (40.0%) and White (10.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Marquinez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.3% (51 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marquinez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (44.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (40.0%), White (10.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Marquinez (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Marquinez mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the personal name Marcos, itself derived from the Roman name Marcus. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Marquinez (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Marquinez?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.