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

Múzquiz, 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 Múzquiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Múzquiz in America

Múzquiz is the 29947th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Múzquiz surname appeared 784 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 Múzquiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Múzquiz 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 Múzquiz

The surname Muzquiz is believed to have originated from Mexico. It is thought to be derived from the Nahuatl word "Mozquitl," which means "mosquito." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived in a place with a significant mosquito presence.

The earliest known record of the surname Muzquiz dates back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of Mexico. It is possible that the name was given to an indigenous person or a person of mixed Spanish and indigenous ancestry who resided in an area with a high mosquito population.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Muzquiz was Juan Muzquiz, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Records show that he was born in Spain around 1490 and died in Mexico in the mid-1500s.

Another notable figure with the surname Muzquiz was María Muzquiz, a Mexican writer and poet who lived in the late 18th century. She was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1760 and is known for her contributions to Mexican literature during the colonial period.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual with the surname Muzquiz was José Muzquiz, a Mexican politician and military leader. He played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence and served as the governor of Coahuila y Tejas (now part of Texas) from 1823 to 1827. He was born in Monclova, Coahuila, in 1788 and died in 1844.

During the 20th century, one notable figure with the surname Muzquiz was Adolfo Muzquiz, a Mexican artist and painter. He was born in Monclova, Coahuila, in 1920 and was known for his vivid depictions of Mexican landscapes and cultural scenes. He passed away in 2003.

Another individual worth mentioning is Eduardo Muzquiz, a Mexican businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Grupo Muzquiz, a conglomerate with interests in various industries such as agriculture, real estate, and tourism. He was born in Monclova, Coahuila, in 1935 and his business ventures have played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Múzquiz

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

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

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