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

Quiban, 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 Quiban surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quiban in America

Quiban is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quiban surname appeared 118 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 Quiban.

The history of the last name Quiban

The surname Quiban is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "quibi," which means "to bend" or "to curve." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had a physical characteristic or occupation related to bending or curving.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quiban can be found in the Spanish census records of the Philippines from the late 1500s. These records were compiled by Spanish colonial officials and often included local names and their spellings at the time.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Juan Quiban was mentioned in a historical account of the Philippine-Spanish conflict in the Visayas region. Juan Quiban was said to have been a local leader who played a significant role in organizing resistance against the Spanish colonizers.

Another early reference to the name Quiban can be found in the archives of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. These records document the baptisms, marriages, and burials of individuals with the surname Quiban in various parishes across the islands.

In the late 18th century, a man named Pedro Quiban gained recognition as a skilled artisan and crafted intricate woodcarvings for local churches and public buildings. His works were highly regarded and can still be seen in some historical structures today.

During the 19th century, the Quiban surname became more prevalent in different parts of the Philippines. One notable figure was Mariano Quiban, a respected educator who founded several schools in his local community and advocated for the importance of education.

As the name Quiban spread across the Philippine archipelago, it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation due to regional dialects and linguistic influences. Some of these variations include Quibang, Quibayan, and Quibuyen, all of which share a similar root and meaning.

Throughout its history, the surname Quiban has been associated with various occupations, from farmers and artisans to community leaders and educators. Its origin and meaning reflect the rich cultural diversity of the Philippines and the influence of local languages on naming traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quiban

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

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

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