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

Quizon, 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 Quizon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quizon in America

Quizon is the 35993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quizon surname appeared 623 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 Quizon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quizon 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 Quizon

The surname Quizon originates from the Philippines, specifically from the Tagalog language. It is believed to have derived from the word "quiza," which means "to inquire" or "to investigate." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who had inquisitive or investigative personalities or professions.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, many Filipinos adopted Spanish-sounding surnames or variations of their indigenous names. The name Quizon could have been one such variation that emerged during this time.

Historical records indicate that the surname Quizon began appearing in various documents and manuscripts from the late 18th century onwards. One notable example is the mention of a certain Juan Quizon in a land grant document dated 1785, which suggests that the name was already in use during that period.

The earliest recorded bearer of the surname Quizon was Miguel Quizon, born in 1820 in the town of Taal, Batangas province. He was a prominent landowner and trader in the region. Another early figure was Josefa Quizon, born in 1835 in Manila, who was a respected educator and established one of the first schools for girls in the city.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Quizon have achieved notable accomplishments and recognition. These include:

1. Dolores Quizon (1892-1978), a renowned painter and sculptor who played a significant role in the development of modern Filipino art.
2. Edmundo Quizon (1915-1999), a celebrated journalist and writer who was a vocal advocate for press freedom during the Marcos regime.
3. Gaspar Quizon (1927-2011), a pioneering businessman and philanthropist who founded one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines.
4. Marcelino Quizon (1948-2022), a renowned scientist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology.
5. Magdalena Quizon (1962-present), a respected human rights activist and lawyer who has advocated for the rights of indigenous communities and marginalized groups.

It is worth noting that the surname Quizon has also been associated with various place names in the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Batangas and Laguna, where the name was prevalent during the Spanish colonial period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quizon

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

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

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