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

Quilimaco, 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 Quilimaco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quilimaco in America

Quilimaco is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quilimaco surname appeared 126 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 Quilimaco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quilimaco 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 Quilimaco

The surname QUILIMACO is believed to have originated in the Italian region of Campania during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Latin phrase "qui limo accum," which translates to "one who collects mud." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked with mud or clay, possibly as a potter or brick maker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name QUILIMACO can be found in a document from the archives of the city of Naples, dated 1412. This document mentions a certain Giovanni QUILIMACO, who was a landowner in the nearby town of Nola. There are also records of a family with the name QUILIMACO residing in the town of Salerno during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several church records from the villages around Mount Vesuvius, where it is sometimes spelled as "QUILIMACO" or "QUILIMACCHIO." This suggests that the name may have been more prevalent in the area surrounding the famous volcano.

One notable individual with the surname QUILIMACO was Vincenzo QUILIMACO (1592-1663), a renowned painter from Naples who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning many churches in the city. Another noteworthy figure was Giuseppe QUILIMACO (1734-1802), a scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the subjects of ethics and metaphysics.

In the 19th century, a branch of the QUILIMACO family settled in the town of Avellino, where they became prominent landowners and businessmen. One member of this family, Antonio QUILIMACO (1823-1901), was a successful merchant and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of a local hospital.

Another significant individual with the surname QUILIMACO was Maria QUILIMACO (1867-1943), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Salerno. She was widely recognized for her efforts in promoting women's education during a time when it was not widely accepted.

While the name QUILIMACO is relatively uncommon today, it remains an important part of Italian heritage, with its roots firmly planted in the rich history and culture of the Campania region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quilimaco

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

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

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