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

Tachiquin, 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 Tachiquin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tachiquin in America

Tachiquin is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tachiquin surname appeared 182 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 Tachiquin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tachiquin 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 Tachiquin

The surname Tachiquin has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to derive from the Basque word "tachiqui," meaning "one who makes or repairs roofs." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the construction or repair of roofs, possibly as roofers or thatchers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tachiquin name can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval cartulary from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This document, dating back to the 11th century, mentions a certain "Sancho Tachiquin" as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 13th century, the Tachiquin name appears in the Libro de los Fueros de Castilla, a compilation of legal codes and customs from the Kingdom of Castile. This reference suggests that the Tachiquin family had gained some prominence and recognition within the region by that time.

During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Tachiquin name was Juan Tachiquin, a soldier and military commander who fought in the Reconquista, the long-lasting conflict between Christian and Moorish forces for control of the Iberian Peninsula. Juan Tachiquin is mentioned in several chronicles of the time for his bravery and leadership in battles against the Moors.

In the 16th century, the Tachiquin surname can be found in records from the town of Ochagavía in Navarre, Spain. One prominent individual from this period was Pedro Tachiquin, a wealthy landowner and sheep farmer who is believed to have played a significant role in the local economy and community affairs.

Another notable figure with the Tachiquin surname was María Tachiquin, a renowned painter and artist who lived in the 17th century. Her works, primarily religious paintings and portraits, can still be found in several churches and museums throughout the Basque region and northern Spain.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the Tachiquin name have emerged, including Tachiquín, Tachiquine, and Tachequin. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting the deep-rooted Basque heritage and the historical occupations of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tachiquin

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

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

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