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

Saquic, 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 Saquic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saquic in America

Saquic is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saquic surname appeared 390 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 Saquic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saquic 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 Saquic

The surname SAQUIC is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century in the Catalonia region of northeastern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Old Catalan word "saquet," which referred to a small sack or bag, potentially signifying an occupation or trade related to the production or transportation of sacks.

One of the earliest known records of the SAQUIC surname is found in the municipal archives of Barcelona, where a certain Pere Saquic is mentioned as a merchant in a document dated 1592. Another early reference comes from the town of Girona, where a Joan Saquic is listed as a landowner in the local tax records of 1612.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the SAQUIC name appears to have spread throughout Catalonia and into neighboring regions of Spain. Notable individuals from this period include Miquel Saquic (1657-1732), a prominent textile merchant from Barcelona, and Francesc Saquic (1701-1778), a renowned architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city of Tarragona.

As the SAQUIC family expanded, variations in spelling began to emerge, with some records showing the name as Saquich, Saquick, or even Saqueich. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and linguistic differences within the Spanish language.

In the 19th century, the SAQUIC surname gained a foothold in the Americas, with several individuals bearing the name emigrating from Spain to various parts of Latin America. One such individual was Antonio Saquic (1812-1888), a Spanish soldier who fought in the Mexican-American War and later settled in Mexico City, where he established a successful import-export business.

Another notable figure from this era was Margarita Saquic (1845-1912), a pioneering educator from Spain who founded one of the first schools for girls in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her efforts were instrumental in promoting female education in the region.

As the 20th century dawned, the SAQUIC name continued to spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in various fields. One such individual was Juan Saquic (1901-1985), a renowned Peruvian artist whose vibrant paintings captured the essence of traditional Andean life.

In more recent times, the SAQUIC surname has gained recognition through the achievements of individuals like María Saquic (born 1962), a prominent human rights activist from Guatemala who tirelessly advocated for the rights of indigenous communities and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992.

While the SAQUIC surname may not be among the most common in the world, its rich history and diverse geographical spread reflect the resilience and adaptability of those who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saquic

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

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

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