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

Tiqui, 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 Tiqui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiqui in America

Tiqui is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiqui surname appeared 138 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 Tiqui.

The history of the last name Tiqui

The surname TIQUI has its origins in Spain, particularly in the region of Catalonia. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Catalan word "tiqui," which means "small" or "tiny." It is possible that the name was initially a nickname or descriptive name given to someone of small stature or a child.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TIQUI can be found in the archives of the city of Barcelona, where a merchant named Pere Tiqui was mentioned in a document dated 1376. The name also appears in several other historical records from the region, suggesting that it was a relatively common surname among the Catalan population during that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family with the surname TIQUI living in the town of Vic, located in the province of Barcelona. One notable member of this family was Joan Tiqui, a respected scholar and clergyman who served as the canon of the Cathedral of Vic from 1487 to 1503.

During the 16th century, the name TIQUI began to spread beyond the borders of Catalonia, as members of the family migrated to other parts of Spain and even to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Jaume Tiqui, a soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés in the 1520s.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname TIQUI was Francesc Tiqui, a renowned sculptor and woodcarver from Barcelona. His intricate works can be found in several churches and monasteries throughout Catalonia, including the Monastery of Montserrat.

Another significant bearer of the name was Margarida Tiqui, a writer and poet who lived in the late 18th century. She was recognized for her contributions to Catalan literature and her efforts in preserving the region's cultural heritage.

While the surname TIQUI is not as common today as it once was, it has left a lasting mark on the history and culture of Catalonia and Spain. The name continues to be carried by families with roots in these regions, serving as a testament to their rich heritage and the diverse tapestry of surnames that have emerged over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiqui

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

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

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