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

Quijas, 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 Quijas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quijas in America

Quijas is the 20871st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quijas surname appeared 1,263 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 Quijas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quijas 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 Quijas

The surname QUIJAS is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "quijada," which means "jawbone" or "cheekbone." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a prominent jawline or distinctive facial features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the QUIJAS surname can be found in the 15th century, when a certain Juan de Quijas was mentioned in historical documents from the region of Castile in central Spain. During this time, surnames were becoming more widespread and often reflected occupations, physical attributes, or places of origin.

In the 16th century, the name QUIJAS appears in various records and manuscripts, including the archives of the Spanish Inquisition. One notable figure was Francisco de Quijas, a Catholic priest and theologian born in Valladolid in 1548, who authored several treatises on religious matters.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, the QUIJAS surname spread to regions like Mexico and other parts of Latin America. In the 18th century, Pedro Quijas, a Spanish military officer, played a role in the colonization efforts in New Mexico, where he helped establish settlements and forts.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several influential individuals bearing the QUIJAS name. Juana Quijas, born in 1815 in Mexico City, was a renowned artist and painter whose works depicted scenes from everyday life and captured the vibrant culture of her time.

Another prominent figure was Andrés Quijas, a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 1800s. He was instrumental in negotiating several treaties and fostering international relationships on behalf of his country.

In the 20th century, Manuel Quijas, a Spanish artist and sculptor born in 1904 in Zaragoza, gained recognition for his avant-garde works that explored abstract forms and geometric shapes. His pieces were exhibited in galleries across Europe and are now part of several prominent collections.

It is worth noting that the QUIJAS surname has also been associated with various place names and locations, such as Quijas de Cuéllar, a municipality in the province of Segovia, Spain. Additionally, variations in spelling, like Quijada or Quijano, can be found throughout historical records, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quijas

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

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

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