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

Quevedo, 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 Quevedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quevedo in America

Quevedo is the 4404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quevedo surname appeared 8,064 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Quevedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quevedo 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 Quevedo

The surname Quevedo originates from Spain, specifically the Cantabrian region in the northern part of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "queveda," which refers to a deep rocky ravine or gorge. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who lived near or came from a place characterized by such a geographical feature.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Quevedo can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable example is found in the "Libro Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval manuscript that documented the ownership and taxation of lands in the Kingdom of Castile. This document mentions individuals with the surname Quevedo, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the surname Quevedo was Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas (1580-1645), a prominent Spanish poet, satirist, and politician during the Baroque era. He was known for his sharp wit, biting satire, and his contributions to the development of the Spanish language.

Another notable figure was José Heriberto Quevedo (1836-1915), a Mexican military officer who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Mexican Revolution. He played a significant role in the defence of Puebla during the French intervention in Mexico in the 1860s.

In the realm of literature, Amalia Quevedo (1914-1987) was a renowned Chilean novelist and short story writer. Her works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of marginalized communities.

Alejandro Quevedo (1843-1904) was a Venezuelan politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for several terms in the late 19th century.

Lastly, Miguel Ángel Quevedo (1929-2006) was a prominent Ecuadorian novelist, essayist, and playwright. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Ecuadorian literature and was awarded the prestigious Eugenio Espejo National Prize for his literary contributions.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Quevedo, which has its roots in the rugged landscapes of northern Spain and has since spread to various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quevedo

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

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

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