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

Tuquero, 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 Tuquero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuquero in America

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

The Tuquero 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 Tuquero.

The history of the last name Tuquero

The surname TUQUERO originated in Spain in the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "tuquero," which means a maker or seller of tuques, a type of headgear worn in Spain during that time period. The name likely originated in regions of Spain where the tuque industry was prevalent, such as Andalusia or Castile.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname TUQUERO can be found in the municipal records of Seville, Spain, from the late 1500s. These records mention a family of tuqueros who were involved in the production and sale of tuques in the city's bustling textile industry.

In the 17th century, the TUQUERO surname appeared in various historical documents across Spain, including tax records and land deeds. This suggests that the name had become more widely dispersed throughout the country by this time.

A notable figure with the surname TUQUERO was Juan Tuquero (1620-1685), a skilled tuque maker from Madrid who was renowned for his intricate designs and high-quality craftsmanship. His tuques were popular among the nobility and wealthy classes of the time.

Another prominent individual with this last name was María Tuquero (1675-1742), a businesswoman from Seville who owned a successful tuque shop and employed dozens of workers. She was known for her keen business acumen and her philanthropic efforts, which included supporting local orphanages and schools.

In the 18th century, the TUQUERO surname can be found in records from various Spanish colonies in the Americas, indicating that some members of the family had migrated to the New World during this period. For example, records from Cuba mention a plantation owner named Pedro Tuquero (1725-1798), who was involved in the island's sugar industry.

As the tuque industry declined in Spain in the 19th century, the TUQUERO surname became less associated with the trade itself and more of a general surname. However, it continued to be found throughout Spain and its former colonies, with individuals bearing the name engaged in various professions and occupations.

One notable figure from this time period was Antonio Tuquero (1810-1875), a Spanish writer and journalist who was known for his satirical works criticizing the political establishment of the time. He was briefly imprisoned for his writings but later pardoned and continued to publish until his death.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuquero

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

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

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