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

Misquez, 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 Misquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Misquez in America

Misquez is the 40371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Misquez surname appeared 542 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 Misquez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Misquez 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 Misquez

The surname Misquez has its origins in Spain, where it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "misquito," which refers to a small insect or gnat, potentially indicating that the name may have been a descriptive nickname originally.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Misquez name can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a certain Pedro Misquez is mentioned in a document dated 1327. This document pertains to a land dispute, suggesting that the Misquez family held some prominence or status in that region during that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the city of Seville, where a notable figure, Juan Misquez (c. 1420 - 1489), was a respected scholar and theologian. He authored several treatises on religious philosophy and was a vocal critic of the Inquisition.

Moving forward to the 16th century, the Misquez name can be found in the records of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One prominent individual was Diego Misquez (c. 1525 - 1598), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He later settled in the region and was granted land by the Spanish Crown.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Misquez family settled in the Spanish Netherlands (present-day Belgium), where they became influential merchants and traders. One notable figure from this era was Catalina Misquez (1612 - 1679), a wealthy businesswoman who owned several ships and trading companies.

Another notable bearer of the Misquez name was Jaime Misquez (1755 - 1832), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the Napoleonic forces. He rose to the rank of General and was awarded several honors for his bravery and strategic leadership.

Throughout its history, the Misquez surname has been associated with various locations in Spain, including Aragon, Seville, and Catalonia. It has also been found in different spellings, such as Miskes, Misques, and Misquéz, reflecting regional variations and linguistic evolutions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Misquez

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

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

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