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

Queirós, 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 Queirós surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Queirós in America

Queirós is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Queirós surname appeared 112 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 Queirós.

The history of the last name Queirós

The surname Queiros has its origins in Portugal, emerging in the medieval period. It is derived from the Portuguese topographic name "Queirós," which refers to a place name found in various regions of northern Portugal. This place name is thought to stem from the Latin word "caria," meaning "rocky place" or "stony area."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Queiros can be traced back to the 13th century, with references found in Portuguese historical records and documents. One notable example is João Rodrigues Queiros, a Portuguese nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the surname gained prominence with the explorer Pedro Fernandes de Queiros, who was born in Évora, Portugal, around 1470. He is renowned for his voyages to the Pacific Ocean and his search for the legendary "Terra Australis Incognita," or the unknown southern land.

Another significant figure bearing the Queiros surname was Manuel Queiros, a 16th-century Portuguese poet and writer known for his works on religion and philosophy. He was born in Lisbon in 1532 and passed away in 1599.

Moving into the 17th century, the name appears in the historical records of the Iberian Union, which united the crowns of Spain and Portugal from 1580 to 1640. One notable individual from this period was Tomás de Queiros, a Spanish military commander who served during the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch Republic.

In the 18th century, the surname Queiros is associated with António José de Queiros, a Portuguese architect and military engineer who worked on several notable projects, including the construction of fortifications in Brazil and Macau.

As the surname spread beyond Portugal, it also took on various spelling variations, such as Queyros, Queiroz, and Queirós, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations.

It is important to note that while the surname Queiros has a rich historical background, the information provided in this report is based on available records and may not be exhaustive, as some details may have been lost or obscured over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Queirós

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

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 Queirós 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.

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

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