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

Quishpe, 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 Quishpe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quishpe in America

Quishpe is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quishpe surname appeared 134 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 Quishpe.

The history of the last name Quishpe

The surname QUISHPE originated in Ecuador, a country located in the northwestern part of South America. It can be traced back to the indigenous Quechua language spoken by the Inca people, who ruled over a vast empire that spanned from southern Colombia to central Chile during the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Quechua word "quishpi" means "bird feather" or "feathered," suggesting that the surname QUISHPE may have been derived from a person or a family associated with feathers or the feather trade. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive name given to someone with feather-like hair or a physical resemblance to a bird.

Records from the colonial era in Ecuador show that the surname QUISHPE was already in use among the indigenous population during the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. It appears in various historical documents, including baptismal records, land deeds, and legal proceedings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname QUISHPE is found in a 1567 census of the Otavalo region, which mentions a man named Juan QUISHPE. Another notable bearer of this surname was Jacinto QUISHPE, a renowned painter and sculptor from the city of Quito, who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname QUISHPE have made significant contributions in various fields. For example, Dolores QUISHPE (1920-2010) was an Ecuadorian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous communities. Luis QUISHPE (1899-1994) was a renowned Ecuadorian painter known for his depictions of indigenous life and landscapes.

Other notable figures include María QUISHPE (1848-1921), a revered healer and midwife in the Otavalo region, and Pedro QUISHPE (1930-2005), a renowned sculptor and wood carver whose works are displayed in museums across Ecuador.

The surname QUISHPE continues to be prevalent in Ecuador, particularly in the highlands and indigenous communities, but it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quishpe

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

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

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