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

Senquiz, 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 Senquiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senquiz in America

Senquiz is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senquiz surname appeared 198 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 Senquiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Senquiz 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 Senquiz

The surname SENQUIZ has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "senqu??s," which means "quince" or "quince tree." This connection suggests that the name might have been associated with families involved in the cultivation or trade of quinces, which were highly valued for their culinary and medicinal properties in those times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SENQUIZ surname dates back to the 14th century, when a farmer named Bernat Senquiz was mentioned in the local records of a small village near Barcelona. This historical document provides valuable insight into the agricultural roots of the name and its association with the rural communities of the region.

In the 15th century, the SENQUIZ surname appeared in a manuscript documenting the construction of a church in Valencia. A stonemason named Jaume Senquiz was listed among the artisans who contributed to the architectural masterpiece, indicating the family's involvement in skilled trades and craftsmanship.

As the centuries passed, the SENQUIZ name spread across the Spanish territories and beyond. In the 16th century, a renowned navigator named Pedro Senquiz embarked on several expeditions, exploring the coasts of South America and the Caribbean. His exploits were documented in ship logs and cartographic records, solidifying the SENQUIZ name in the annals of Spanish exploration.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure emerged in the arts and literature scene: Catalina Senquiz, a celebrated poet and playwright from Seville. Her works, which often explored themes of love and societal commentary, gained widespread acclaim throughout Spain and influenced the literary movements of her time.

In the 19th century, a notable scientist named Joaquín Senquiz made significant contributions to the field of botany. Born in Valencia, he dedicated his life to the study and classification of plant species, and his research findings were published in several renowned scientific journals of the era.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the SENQUIZ surname throughout history, leaving their mark across various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senquiz

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

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

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