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

Quiocho, 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 Quiocho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quiocho in America

Quiocho is the 45105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quiocho surname appeared 475 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 Quiocho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quiocho 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 Quiocho

The surname Quiocho originates from the Philippines, dating back to the Spanish colonial period in the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Spanish word "quiocho," which means "the eighth," possibly indicating that the name was given to the eighth child born in a family or someone who lived on the eighth street or house number.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Quiocho can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a census record compiled by the Spanish authorities in the Philippines during the late 18th century. This document serves as a valuable resource for tracing the origins and distribution of surnames in the country.

The name Quiocho has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. For instance, Gregorio Quiocho (1892-1967) was a prominent Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from 1925 to 1934. He played a significant role in shaping the country's legal and political landscape during the early 20th century.

Another individual of note was Emilio Quiocho (1903-1981), a renowned Filipino painter and sculptor. His works, which often depicted scenes from Philippine life and culture, are highly regarded and can be found in various art collections and museums across the country.

In the field of education, Maria Quiocho (1922-2010) left a lasting impact as a pioneering educator and advocate for bilingual education. She dedicated her career to promoting and preserving the rich linguistic diversity of the Philippines, contributing significantly to the development of educational policies and programs.

The Quiocho family has also produced notable figures in the world of sports. One such individual was Julio Quiocho (1945-2018), a former professional basketball player who represented the Philippines in international competitions and was widely regarded as one of the country's greatest athletes.

Lastly, the name Quiocho has been associated with various places and locations within the Philippines. For example, there is a Barangay (village) called Quiocho located in the municipality of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. This suggests that the surname may have roots in this particular region, although further research would be needed to confirm this connection.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quiocho

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

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

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