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

Moquete, 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 Moquete surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moquete in America

Moquete is the 50851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moquete surname appeared 410 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 Moquete.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moquete 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 Moquete

The surname MOQUETE has its origins in Portugal, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Portuguese word "moquete," which means a small mound or hillock. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or on a small hill or raised area of land.

The earliest known records of the MOQUETE surname can be traced back to the town of Moquete in the district of Leiria, Portugal. This town likely took its name from the same root word, indicating the presence of small hills or mounds in the area. The surname may have originated from this specific location and then spread as people migrated to other parts of Portugal and beyond.

One of the earliest documented instances of the MOQUETE surname appears in the records of the Monastery of Alcobaça, a prominent Cistercian monastery in central Portugal, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a certain João MOQUETE, who was a landowner and benefactor of the monastery.

In the 16th century, there are records of a Diogo MOQUETE, who was a navigator and explorer in the service of the Portuguese crown. He is believed to have participated in several expeditions to the Americas and was involved in the early exploration and colonization efforts in Brazil.

During the 17th century, the MOQUETE surname gained prominence in the Azores, an archipelago of Portuguese islands in the Atlantic Ocean. One notable figure was Manuel MOQUETE, born in 1623 on the island of Terceira, who served as a military captain and played a role in the defense of the islands against foreign invasions.

In the 18th century, the MOQUETE surname can be found in various parts of Portugal, as well as in some Portuguese colonies. António MOQUETE, born in 1712 in Lisbon, was a renowned poet and playwright during the Age of Enlightenment, contributing to the literary and cultural scene of the time.

As the Portuguese empire expanded, the MOQUETE surname also spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking territories. João MOQUETE, born in 1785 in Rio de Janeiro, was a prominent landowner and businessman who played a significant role in the development of the city's infrastructure during the early 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moquete

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

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

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