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

Requenez, 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 Requenez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Requenez in America

Requenez is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Requenez surname appeared 204 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 Requenez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Requenez 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 Requenez

The surname Requenez originates from Spain, specifically the region of Andalusia, and dates back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "raqan," which means "to embroider," suggesting that the family's ancestors may have been skilled artisans or involved in textile production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Requenez can be found in the archives of the city of Granada, where a certain Juan Requenez is mentioned as a merchant in the year 1482. This suggests that the family may have been involved in trade and commerce during that period.

In the 16th century, the Requenez family seems to have expanded its presence across Andalusia, with records indicating members residing in cities like Seville and Cordoba. During this time, the name also appeared in various legal documents and property deeds, indicating their involvement in land ownership and agricultural activities.

A notable figure bearing the Requenez surname was Diego Requenez, a military officer who served in the Spanish Armada during the late 16th century. He was born in Cadiz in 1552 and played a role in the defense of Spain against the English naval forces during the Anglo-Spanish War.

In the 17th century, the Requenez family gained prominence in the city of Malaga, where a branch of the family established itself as successful merchants and traders. One of the most notable members from this period was Pedro Requenez (1632-1698), a wealthy merchant who contributed significantly to the local economy and the construction of several churches and public buildings.

As the centuries passed, the Requenez surname spread to other parts of Spain and even beyond its borders. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Juana Requenez (1812-1875), a renowned painter and artist from Madrid, whose works were widely acclaimed and can still be found in various art museums across Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname Requenez has been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, military officers, and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Requenez

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

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

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