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

Moquino, 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 Moquino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moquino in America

Moquino is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moquino surname appeared 192 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 Moquino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moquino 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 Moquino

The surname Moquino is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Iberia. It is believed to have derived from the Mozarabic personal name "Muquino," which itself stems from the Latin word "mucinus," meaning "snotty" or "snotty-nosed." This peculiar etymology suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinguishing nasal condition.

In the earliest records, the name appears with various spellings, including Mochino, Moquino, and Mocino, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames during their formative years. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a 14th-century manuscript that recorded land ownership and taxation in the Kingdom of Castile.

The Moquino surname seems to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging from these areas throughout history. One such figure was Pedro Moquino, a 16th-century Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Guatemala alongside Pedro de Alvarado.

Another notable bearer of the Moquino surname was Juan Moquino, a 17th-century Spanish painter known for his religious works, particularly those adorning churches in Seville and its surrounding areas. His birth and death dates are unfortunately obscured by the passage of time.

In the 18th century, the Moquino name gained prominence in the realm of literature with the writer and poet Josefa Moquino, who was born in Cordoba in 1723. Her poetic works were widely celebrated during her lifetime and contributed to the cultural tapestry of the Spanish Golden Age.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, we encounter Ramón Moquino, a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against Napoleonic France. Born in 1785 in Granada, he rose through the ranks and was recognized for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.

Lastly, the 20th century saw the emergence of Emilio Moquino, a renowned Spanish architect who left an indelible mark on the urban landscape of Madrid. Born in 1901, Moquino's innovative designs and modernist sensibilities earned him numerous accolades, and his works continue to be celebrated as architectural masterpieces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moquino

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

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

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