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

Requeño, 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 Requeño surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Requeño in America

Requeño is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Requeño surname appeared 446 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 Requeño.

We can also compare 2010 data for Requeño 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 Requeño

The surname Requeno is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 15th century in the region of Valencia. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "requena," which refers to a town in the province of Valencia. The name may have originated as a topographic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived in or came from the town of Requena.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Requeno can be found in the archives of the city of Valencia from the late 15th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname, suggesting that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the surname Requeno appeared in various historical documents, including church records and legal documents. One notable example is Juan Requeno, a Spanish painter who lived from around 1530 to 1585. He is known for his religious paintings and his work at the Cathedral of Valencia.

During the 17th century, the surname Requeno continued to be present in Spanish records. One interesting figure from this period is Juan Bautista Requeno, a Spanish scholar and diplomat who lived from 1681 to 1761. He served as the ambassador of Spain to the Holy See and was known for his diplomatic skills and his contributions to various fields, including history and archaeology.

In the 18th century, the Requeno family produced several notable individuals. One of them was Vicente Requeno y Vives, a Spanish theologian, linguist, and historian who lived from 1743 to 1811. He is recognized for his work on the decipherment of ancient inscriptions and his contributions to the study of Etruscan and Phoenician languages.

Another prominent figure from the 18th century was Manuel Requeno, a Spanish military officer and engineer who lived from 1765 to 1824. He played a significant role in the Spanish campaigns against the French during the Peninsular War and was responsible for the fortifications of several cities in Spain.

The 19th century saw the surname Requeno spread beyond Spain. One example is Juan Requeno y García, a Venezuelan politician and military leader who lived from 1801 to 1876. He was involved in the Venezuelan War of Independence and served as the President of Venezuela for a brief period in 1858.

Throughout history, the surname Requeno has been associated with various professions and fields, including art, religion, diplomacy, academia, and military service. While the name originated in the Spanish region of Valencia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration and influence of Spanish culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Requeño

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

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

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