2000
#46,083
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 436
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.16
Very Rare Last name
Quizon
A place surname derived from a location in the Philippines.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 851 Americans carry the last name Quizon. That puts it at #33,102 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 402,767 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Quizon 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
851
1 in 402,767
Census rank
#33,102
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
742
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 742 bearers of the surname Quizon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 33102nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Quizon, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.1%. The next largest groups are White (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quizon
Among Census respondents with the surname Quizon, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.1%. The next largest groups are White (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Quizon 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 Quizon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander88.1% · 654
- White4.7% · 35
- Two or more races4.6% · 34
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 19
Timeline
Historical Census data for Quizon
Quizon 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
#35,993
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 623
+187 bearers (+42.9%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Up 10,090 places
2020
#33,102
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 742
+119 bearers (+19.1%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Up 2,891 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #46,083 | 436 | 0.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #35,993 | 623 | 0.21 | +187 bearers (+42.9%) | Up 10,090 places |
| 2020 | #33,102 | 742 | 0.25 | +119 bearers (+19.1%) | Up 2,891 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 Quizon 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 | #35,993 | #33,102 | 8.0% |
| Count | 623 | 742 | 19.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.21 | 0.25 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Quizon bearers went from 623 to 742 (+19.1% change). The surname moved up 2,891 positions in the national ranking, going from #35,993 to #33,102.
FAQ
Quizon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Quizon?
Name Census estimates that about 851 living Americans carry the surname Quizon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 402,767 residents.
How common is Quizon?
Quizon ranks #33,102 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.25 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 742 people with the surname Quizon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (851), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.25 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 Quizon.
Has Quizon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Quizon went from 623 recorded bearers to 742. That is an increase of 119 (+19.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #35,993 to #33,102.
What does the Census say about the background of Quizon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Quizon, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.1%. The next largest groups are White (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Quizon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (654 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Quizon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (88.1%), White (4.7%), Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Quizon (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 Quizon mean?
A place surname derived from a location in the Philippines. 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 Quizon (0.25 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 people share the surname Quizon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.