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

Quihuis, 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 Quihuis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quihuis in America

Quihuis is the 34916th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quihuis surname appeared 646 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 Quihuis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quihuis 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 Quihuis

The surname "QUIHUIS" is believed to have origins in Mexico, dating back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the region. It is thought to be derived from the Nahuatl language spoken by the indigenous people of central Mexico, particularly the Aztecs.

One possible origin of the name "QUIHUIS" could be from the Nahuatl word "quihuic," which means "to sing" or "to chant." This suggests that the surname may have been given to someone who was a singer, musician, or perhaps even a storyteller in their community.

Another theory suggests that the name "QUIHUIS" is connected to a place name or geographic location in Mexico. In the Nahuatl language, many place names incorporated descriptive words related to the landscape or natural features of the area. It is possible that the name "QUIHUIS" was originally associated with a specific town, village, or region.

Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries mentioning individuals with the surname "QUIHUIS" are relatively scarce, as documentation during that period was limited, particularly for indigenous populations. However, some early examples of the name can be found in colonial records and church registries from the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "QUIHUIS" was Juan Quihuis, a native Nahua man who lived in the late 16th century in the region of Puebla, Mexico. Another notable figure was María Quihuis, a woman from the same area who was documented in the early 17th century as being involved in a legal dispute over land rights.

In the 18th century, there are records of a man named Tomás Quihuis, who was a prominent member of the indigenous community in the town of Tlaxcala, near Mexico City. He is believed to have been a leader and advocate for the rights of his people during the colonial era.

During the 19th century, a family with the surname "QUIHUIS" is mentioned in historical documents from the state of Veracruz, Mexico. One member of this family, Pedro Quihuis, was a farmer and landowner who played a role in local politics and community affairs.

In more recent times, a notable figure with the surname "QUIHUIS" was Manuel Quihuis, a Mexican artist and painter born in 1906 in the state of Michoacán. He was known for his depictions of indigenous life and traditions, and his works are considered important examples of Mexican folk art.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the surname "QUIHUIS," a name with deep roots in the indigenous cultures and languages of Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quihuis

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

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

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