2000
#44,497
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 455
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Rare Last name
Quizhpi
A Native American surname of Quechua origin, potentially meaning "to buy" or "to pay".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,412 Americans carry the last name Quizhpi. That puts it at #21,615 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.41 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 242,744 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Quizhpi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.4K
1 in 242,744
Census rank
#21,615
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,231 bearers of the surname Quizhpi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.41 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 21615th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Quizhpi, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and Two or More Races (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quizhpi
Among Census respondents with the surname Quizhpi, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and Two or More Races (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Quizhpi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Quizhpi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.8% · 1,204
- White1.6% · 20
- Two or more races0.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Quizhpi
Quizhpi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#22,618
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,135
+680 bearers (+149.5%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Up 21,879 places
2020
#21,615
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,231
+96 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.41
Rank movement Up 1,003 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #44,497 | 455 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #22,618 | 1,135 | 0.38 | +680 bearers (+149.5%) | Up 21,879 places |
| 2020 | #21,615 | 1,231 | 0.41 | +96 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 1,003 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Quizhpi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,618 | #21,615 | 4.4% |
| Count | 1,135 | 1,231 | 8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.38 | 0.41 | 8.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Quizhpi bearers went from 1,135 to 1,231 (+8.5% change). The surname moved up 1,003 positions in the national ranking, going from #22,618 to #21,615.
FAQ
Quizhpi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Quizhpi?
Name Census estimates that about 1,412 living Americans carry the surname Quizhpi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 242,744 residents.
How common is Quizhpi?
Quizhpi ranks #21,615 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.41 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,231 people with the surname Quizhpi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,412), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.41 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.41 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Quizhpi.
Has Quizhpi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Quizhpi went from 1,135 recorded bearers to 1,231. That is an increase of 96 (+8.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #22,618 to #21,615.
What does the Census say about the background of Quizhpi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Quizhpi, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and Two or More Races (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Quizhpi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.8% (1,204 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Quizhpi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.8%), White (1.6%), Two or More Races (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Quizhpi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Quizhpi mean?
A Native American surname of Quechua origin, potentially meaning "to buy" or "to pay". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Quizhpi (0.41 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Quizhpi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.