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

Saquipulla, 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 Saquipulla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saquipulla in America

Saquipulla is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saquipulla surname appeared 131 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 Saquipulla.

The history of the last name Saquipulla

The surname SAQUIPULLA originated in Ecuador, likely stemming from the indigenous Quechua language spoken by the Inca civilization that once ruled over a vast empire spanning from modern-day Colombia to Chile. Derived from the Quechua words "saqui" meaning "to filter" and "pulla" meaning "a game or sport," the name may have initially referred to a profession or activity related to filtering or straining during certain recreational activities or rituals.

Earliest records of the SAQUIPULLA name can be traced back to the 16th century, shortly after the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 1530s. It is believed that some indigenous families adopted the surname as a means of assimilation into the Spanish colonial society. One of the first known bearers of the name was Tomás SAQUIPULLA, a local chieftain who collaborated with the Spanish conquistadors during their conquest of the northern Ecuadorian region in the 1550s.

In the 17th century, the SAQUIPULLA name appears in several colonial records and manuscripts, particularly in the areas around the cities of Quito and Cuenca. Notable figures from this period include Juana SAQUIPULLA, a renowned weaver and textile artist whose intricate tapestries and textiles were highly sought after by Spanish nobility and clergy.

During the 18th century, the SAQUIPULLA family established itself as a prominent landowner and ranching family in the Andean highlands of Ecuador. Juan Francisco SAQUIPULLA (1712-1789) was a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher whose vast hacienda encompassed several villages and communities in the region.

As the 19th century dawned, the SAQUIPULLA name gained prominence in the political and intellectual spheres of Ecuador. José María SAQUIPULLA (1801-1873) was a prominent lawyer, statesman, and author who played a crucial role in the drafting of Ecuador's first constitution after gaining independence from Spain in 1822. His writings and legal treatises on indigenous rights and land reform were widely influential during this period.

In the 20th century, notable figures with the SAQUIPULLA surname include María Elena SAQUIPULLA (1915-2002), a celebrated painter and artist whose vibrant works depicting indigenous life and traditions garnered international acclaim. Her brother, Carlos SAQUIPULLA (1920-1998), was a renowned archaeologist and anthropologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of pre-Columbian cultures in Ecuador.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saquipulla

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

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

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