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

Quilo, 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 Quilo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quilo in America

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

The Quilo 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 Quilo.

The history of the last name Quilo

The surname Quilo originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "quilus," meaning "someone from Quilo," a small town in the region of Castile-La Mancha. The name was likely adopted by individuals who migrated from this area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Quilo can be found in a land registry document from the town of Almagro, dated 1287. This document mentions a certain Pedro Quilo, who owned a modest plot of farmland in the area.

During the 15th century, the name Quilo appeared in several church records from the city of Toledo. These records indicate that a family with this surname had established a presence in the city, possibly due to the economic opportunities offered by the thriving wool trade.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Quilo (1512-1588) gained recognition as a skilled architect. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Seville.

The name Quilo also found its way into the literary world in the 17th century. Miguel Quilo (1623-1701), a poet and playwright from Madrid, gained acclaim for his works, which were widely published and performed during his lifetime.

During the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Francisco Quilo (1742-1817) made a name for himself in the city of Cádiz. He amassed a considerable fortune through his trading ventures and was known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting the construction of schools and hospitals in the region.

Another notable individual with the surname Quilo was Juana Quilo (1798-1872), a pioneering educator from Barcelona. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city and played a significant role in promoting women's education during a time when it was largely overlooked.

As the centuries passed, the Quilo surname continued to spread across Spain and its territories, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including arts, literature, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quilo

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

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

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