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

Trujeque, 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 Trujeque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trujeque in America

Trujeque is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trujeque surname appeared 367 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 Trujeque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trujeque 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 Trujeque

The surname Trujeque is believed to have originated in Spain, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "trujal," which refers to an olive oil mill or press. This suggests that the name's bearers may have been involved in the production or trade of olive oil during that era.

One of the earliest documented references to the Trujeque surname can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise written in the 14th century during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. The text mentions a certain Gonzalo Trujeque, who was likely a landowner or nobleman associated with the royal court.

In the 16th century, records show a Cristóbal Trujeque, a prominent merchant from Seville, who traded in spices and goods from the New World. His success in business allowed him to establish a prosperous lineage, with several descendants bearing the Trujeque name.

During the Spanish Renaissance, a notable figure named Pedro Trujeque (1505-1572) gained recognition as a skilled architect and stonemason. He is credited with designing and constructing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Pedro in Córdoba.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Juan Trujeque (1732-1804) played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines. He led several campaigns against indigenous resistance and was later appointed as the governor of the island of Mindoro.

Another prominent individual bearing the Trujeque surname was María Trujeque (1820-1898), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote access to education for girls and women in her community.

While the Trujeque surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide insight into the name's origins and the significant contributions made by some of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trujeque

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

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

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