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

Quispe, 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 Quispe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quispe in America

Quispe is the 15104th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quispe surname appeared 1,953 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Quispe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quispe 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 Quispe

The surname "QUISPE" is of Quechua origin and traces its roots back to the Inca civilization in present-day Peru. The name is believed to have originated from the Quechua word "quispi," which means "a plant with red seeds."

During the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century, the Quechua people were forced to adopt Spanish surnames. Many of them chose names derived from their native language, including "QUISPE," which became a common surname among the indigenous population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "QUISPE" can be found in the census records of the Spanish colonial administration in Peru. These records, dating back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries, document the names of indigenous families who were subject to tribute payments.

The surname "QUISPE" has also been linked to various place names in Peru, such as the town of Quispe in the Ayacucho region. This town was likely named after a person or family bearing the surname, reflecting the close connection between the name and the local geography.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname "QUISPE." One of the earliest known figures was Pedro Quispe, an indigenous leader who led a rebellion against the Spanish colonial authorities in the late 16th century. Another prominent figure was Feliciano Quispe, a Peruvian painter and artist who lived in the 19th century and is known for his religious artworks.

In the 20th century, Víctor Quispe (1934-2020) was a celebrated Peruvian poet and writer who played a significant role in promoting indigenous literature and culture. His works often explored themes of identity, social justice, and the struggles of the indigenous communities in Peru.

More recently, Felipe Quispe (born 1942) gained prominence as a Bolivian indigenous leader and political activist. He founded the "Movimiento Indígena Pachakuti" (Pachakuti Indigenous Movement) and advocated for the rights of indigenous peoples in Bolivia.

Lastly, Antauro Quispe (born 1963) is a former Peruvian army officer and political figure who led an unsuccessful uprising against the government in 2005. He has been a controversial figure in Peruvian politics, often championing the rights of indigenous communities and demanding greater autonomy for these groups.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quispe

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

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

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