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

Oyoque, 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 Oyoque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oyoque in America

Oyoque is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oyoque surname appeared 170 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 Oyoque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oyoque 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 Oyoque

The surname OYOQUE has its origins in the Quechua language, spoken by indigenous peoples of the Andean regions of South America, primarily in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and parts of Colombia, Argentina, and Chile. The name likely emerged during the era of Spanish colonization in the 16th and 17th centuries.

OYOQUE is believed to be derived from the Quechua word "oyoq," meaning "to dig" or "to excavate," suggesting that the name may have been associated with occupations related to mining, construction, or agricultural activities involving digging or tilling the land. It is also possible that the name was initially a descriptive term applied to individuals who lived in or near areas where such activities were prevalent.

Early records of the OYOQUE name are scarce, as documentation of indigenous names during the colonial period was often incomplete or subject to alterations due to the imposition of Spanish naming conventions. However, some references to individuals with variations of the name, such as Oyoque, Oyoque, or Oyoqui, can be found in historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in regions with significant Quechua-speaking populations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OYOQUE name is that of Juan Oyoque, a prominent figure in the Peruvian independence movement of the early 19th century. Born in Cusco in 1785, Oyoque was a military leader who fought alongside José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar in the struggle against Spanish rule. He played a crucial role in several battles, including the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824, which effectively secured independence for Peru.

Another notable individual with the OYOQUE surname was María Oyoque, a renowned Peruvian weaver and textile artist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her intricate and vibrant weavings, which incorporated traditional Andean motifs and techniques, are considered important examples of the region's cultural heritage and are featured in various museum collections.

In the 20th century, Julio Oyoque (1923-2001) was a respected Peruvian painter and sculptor known for his works that celebrated the indigenous cultures and landscapes of the Andes. His art often featured bold colors, stylized figures, and geometric patterns inspired by pre-Columbian aesthetics.

The OYOQUE name has also been associated with several notable academics and writers, including Eduardo Oyoque (1934-2020), a Peruvian linguist and expert on Quechua languages, and Efraín Oyoque (born 1939), an Ecuadorian novelist and poet whose works explore themes of identity, social justice, and indigenous traditions.

While the OYOQUE surname is primarily concentrated in Peru, it has also spread to other parts of South America and beyond through migration and diaspora communities. Variations of the spelling, such as Oyoque, Oyoqui, or Oyoqué, may also be encountered, reflecting the diversity of regional dialects and transliterations from the original Quechua language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oyoque

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

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

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