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

Quizhpi, 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 Quizhpi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quizhpi in America

Quizhpi is the 22618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quizhpi surname appeared 1,135 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 Quizhpi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quizhpi 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 Quizhpi

The surname Quizhpi has its origins in Ecuador, where it is believed to have first emerged during the 15th century. It is derived from the Quechua language spoken by the Indigenous peoples of the Andean region. The name is thought to be a combination of the Quechua words "quizh" meaning green and "pi" meaning place or location, suggesting a connection to a specific green or verdant area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Quizhpi surname can be found in a Spanish colonial document from the 16th century, which mentions a landowner named Francisco Quizhpi in the region of Cuenca. This suggests that the name had already been established among the local Indigenous population before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the Quizhpi surname was Juana Quizhpi, a respected healer and midwife who lived in the village of Saraguro. Her knowledge of traditional Andean medicinal practices was widely renowned, and she played a crucial role in preserving Indigenous cultural traditions during a time of colonial oppression.

Another notable Quizhpi was Manuel Quizhpi, a leader in the Indigenous resistance movement against Spanish rule in the late 18th century. He organized protests and uprisings in the Azuay province, advocating for the rights and autonomy of Indigenous communities. His efforts contributed to the eventual independence of Ecuador in the early 19th century.

In the 20th century, the artist Oswaldo Quizhpi gained recognition for his vibrant paintings depicting the landscapes and cultural traditions of Ecuador's Indigenous communities. Born in 1925 in the town of Gualaceo, his works celebrated the rich heritage and connection to the land that the Quizhpi surname represents.

Another prominent figure was Rosa Quizhpi, a pioneering educator and advocate for Indigenous women's rights in the mid-20th century. She established several schools in rural communities, promoting literacy and empowerment among Indigenous women who had traditionally faced significant barriers to education.

Throughout its history, the Quizhpi surname has maintained a strong connection to the Indigenous roots and cultural identity of Ecuador's Andean region. While its exact origins remain somewhat shrouded in the mists of time, the name has endured as a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the Quechua people and their descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quizhpi

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

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

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