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

Quituizaca, 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 Quituizaca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quituizaca in America

Quituizaca is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quituizaca surname appeared 123 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 Quituizaca.

The history of the last name Quituizaca

The surname QUITUIZACA originates from Ecuador, tracing its roots back to the indigenous Quechua language spoken by the Quitu people who inhabited the region around present-day Quito. The name likely derives from the Quechua words "quitu" meaning "middle" and "izaca" meaning "highland" or "plateau," suggesting a connection to the high-altitude land of the Quitu.

Records from the Spanish colonial era in Ecuador mention individuals bearing this surname, indicating its existence during the 16th and 17teenth centuries. It is believed that the name may have first appeared in written form in administrative documents or church records maintained by the Spanish authorities.

One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Juan Quituizaca, a respected leader among the Quitu people during the late 16th century. He is mentioned in accounts of Spanish expeditions and interactions with the indigenous communities in the region.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named María Quituizaca gained recognition for her role in preserving traditional Quechua weaving techniques, which were passed down through generations in her family. Her skills and dedication helped maintain the cultural heritage of the Quitu people.

During the 19th century, a notable individual named Ramón Quituizaca was a prominent landowner and farmer in the Ecuadorian highlands. He is credited with introducing new agricultural practices and contributing to the development of local communities.

Another historical figure was Pedro Quituizaca, a skilled artisan who lived in the early 20th century. His intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting traditional Quitu motifs and legends gained widespread acclaim, and his works can be found in museums and private collections.

In the mid-20th century, a writer and poet named Lucía Quituizaca gained recognition for her literary works that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Quitu people. Her poems and stories aimed to preserve and share the traditions and values of her ancestral roots.

While the surname QUITUIZACA may have evolved with slight variations in spelling over time, it has retained its distinctive Quechua origins and connection to the indigenous Quitu people of Ecuador. The name serves as a testament to the enduring cultural legacy of this region and its inhabitants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quituizaca

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

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

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