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

Quichocho, 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 Quichocho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quichocho in America

Quichocho is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quichocho surname appeared 389 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 Quichocho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quichocho 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 Quichocho

The surname QUICHOCHO is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is a Hispanicized form of a local indigenous name, likely derived from the Tagalog or Visayan languages spoken in the archipelago.

QUICHOCHO may have roots in the Tagalog word "kitsô" or "kitso," which means "tiny" or "small." This could indicate that the name was initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone of small stature or a child. Alternatively, it may have originated from a place name or geographical feature with a similar-sounding word or phrase in one of the local languages.

Early records of the name QUICHOCHO are scarce, as comprehensive documentation of Filipino names during the Spanish colonial era was limited. However, some historical references suggest that variations of the name may have been present in the late 16th or early 17th century, when the Spanish established a firm presence in the Philippines.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname QUICHOCHO was Juan QUICHOCHO, a farmer and landowner from the province of Pampanga, who lived in the late 17th century. Records indicate that he owned substantial tracts of agricultural land and was a respected member of his community.

Another notable figure was Maria QUICHOCHO, a renowned midwife and healer from the town of Taal, Batangas, who lived in the mid-18th century. She was highly regarded for her expertise in traditional medicine and assisted in numerous births throughout the region.

In the 19th century, Pedro QUICHOCHO gained recognition as a skilled artisan and wood carver from the town of Paete, Laguna. His intricate religious sculptures and santos (saint figures) adorned many churches in the area and were highly prized for their craftsmanship.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 1800s, a military leader named Gregorio QUICHOCHO led a band of guerrilla fighters in the province of Bulacan. He was known for his strategic tactics and fierce resistance against the Spanish forces.

In the early 20th century, a prominent educator named Josefa QUICHOCHO established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Manila. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowering women, and her school became a model for progressive learning institutions in the country.

While the surname QUICHOCHO is relatively uncommon, it has persisted in various regions of the Philippines, particularly in the central and southern regions of Luzon and the Visayas islands. The name's distinct spelling and pronunciation have helped preserve its unique identity and connection to the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quichocho

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

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

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