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

Saquicela, 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 Saquicela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saquicela in America

Saquicela is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saquicela surname appeared 156 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 Saquicela.

The history of the last name Saquicela

The surname SAQUICELA is believed to have originated in Ecuador, South America, during the pre-Columbian era. It is derived from the Quechua language spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Andes region. The name is thought to be a combination of the words "saqui" meaning "to leave" or "to abandon," and "cela" meaning "land" or "territory."

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, many indigenous surnames were recorded and adopted by the colonial authorities. Early records from the 16th and 17th centuries, such as parish registers and census documents, may contain instances of this surname or variations of its spelling.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname SAQUICELA was Juan SAQUICELA, a leader of the Cañari people who lived in the region of modern-day Azuay Province, Ecuador, in the late 15th century. He is believed to have played a significant role in the resistance against the Inca Empire's expansion into the region.

Another notable figure was María SAQUICELA, a skilled weaver and artisan who lived in the town of Gualaceo, Ecuador, in the mid-17th century. Her intricate textiles and pottery were highly regarded and sought after by the Spanish colonial elite.

In the 19th century, Pedro SAQUICELA (1820-1892) was a prominent landowner and businessman in the Cuenca region of Ecuador. He owned several haciendas and was influential in local politics.

Juanita SAQUICELA (1865-1937) was a celebrated singer and performer of traditional Ecuadorian music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is remembered for her efforts in preserving and promoting indigenous cultural heritage.

More recently, Francisco SAQUICELA (1920-1998) was a respected educator and author who wrote extensively on the history and traditions of the Cañari people. His books and articles helped to raise awareness and appreciation for the region's rich cultural legacy.

While the surname SAQUICELA is most prevalent in Ecuador, it has also been found in other South American countries, likely due to migration and intermarriage among indigenous communities across the Andes region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saquicela

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

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

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