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

Quizhpe, 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 Quizhpe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quizhpe in America

Quizhpe is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quizhpe surname appeared 228 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 Quizhpe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quizhpe 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 Quizhpe

The surname Quizhpe has its origins in Ecuador, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Quechua language spoken by indigenous communities in the Andean region. The name likely has roots in the word "quizhpi," which means "twisted" or "twisted cord" in Quechua.

Quizhpe is predominantly found in the Ecuadorian provinces of Azuay and Cañar, which were historically inhabited by the Cañari people, an indigenous group known for their skilled textile production and use of twisted cords in weaving. The name may have initially referred to someone who worked with twisted fibers or cords, possibly a weaver or textile artisan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Quizhpe surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Iglesia de San Sebastián in Cuenca, Ecuador, dating back to the late 16th century. In these records, the name appears with various spellings, such as "Quishpi" and "Quispi."

Notable individuals with the Quizhpe surname include Juan Quizhpe, a prominent Ecuadorian artist and painter active in the late 19th century, known for his depictions of indigenous life and landscapes. Another noteworthy figure is María Quizhpe (1895-1977), a renowned Ecuadorian ceramic artist whose works are celebrated for their intricate designs and traditional techniques.

In the literary realm, Julio Quizhpe (1923-2004) was an acclaimed Ecuadorian poet and writer, recognized for his contributions to the avant-garde movement and his exploration of indigenous themes. Additionally, César Quizhpe (1938-2019) was a prominent Ecuadorian sculptor, known for his monumental public works and his mastery of various materials, including stone and metal.

The Quizhpe surname has also been associated with historical figures involved in indigenous resistance movements against Spanish colonization. One such figure was Rodrigo Quizhpe, a Cañari leader who participated in the uprising led by Tupac Amaru II in the late 18th century, seeking to overthrow Spanish rule and restore indigenous autonomy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quizhpe

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

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

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