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

Raqueño, 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 Raqueño surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raqueño in America

Raqueño is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raqueño surname appeared 127 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 Raqueño.

The history of the last name Raqueño

The surname Raqueno is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "raqueno," which means "meager" or "scanty." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was thin or lacking in resources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Raqueno surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Raqueno, indicating that the name was already established in certain regions of Spain by that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a Juan Raqueno, who was a prominent merchant in the city of Seville. He is mentioned in several trade documents and ledgers from that era, suggesting that the Raqueno family had achieved a certain level of success and prominence in the mercantile community.

During the 16th century, the Raqueno surname appears to have spread to other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, likely due to the expansion of the Spanish Empire. One notable figure from this period is Diego Raqueno, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

In the 17th century, a María Raqueno was a renowned poet and writer in the city of Madrid. Her collection of sonnets and love poems, published in 1625, received critical acclaim and helped to establish her as one of the leading literary figures of the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 18th century, there are records of a Francisco Raqueno, who was a wealthy landowner and rancher in the region of Andalusia. His vast estates and cattle operations made him one of the most prosperous individuals in the area at that time.

Throughout its history, the Raqueno surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in Spain. For example, there is a small village called Raqueno in the province of Cáceres, which may have been named after an early settler or landowner with that surname.

While the Raqueno name has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries with historical ties to Spain. However, the name remains most prevalent in its country of origin, where it continues to be passed down through generations as a proud part of Spanish cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raqueño

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

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 Raqueño 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.

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

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