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

Usquiano, 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 Usquiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Usquiano in America

Usquiano is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Usquiano surname appeared 103 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 Usquiano.

The history of the last name Usquiano

The surname USQUIANO originated in the northern regions of Spain, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "uzkiano," which means "a place with many ash trees." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers likely hailed from an area abundant in ash groves or forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the USQUIANO name appears in a document from the Monastery of San Salvador de Oña, dated 1187. This ancient manuscript mentions a certain "Pedro Usquiano," who was a landowner in the region. Another early reference can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census compiled in the 14th century, which lists several families bearing the USQUIANO surname in the provinces of Burgos and Álava.

During the 15th century, the USQUIANO name gained prominence with the rise of Juan Usquiano de Villarreal (1412-1486), a prominent nobleman and military commander who served under King Juan II of Castile. Juan's descendants continued to hold significant influence in the region, with some members occupying important ecclesiastical positions within the Catholic Church.

Another notable figure was Pedro Usquiano y Salazar (1572-1638), a celebrated poet and playwright from Burgos. His works, which included religious plays and lyrical compositions, were widely praised during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 18th century, the USQUIANO name crossed the Atlantic with the advent of Spanish colonization in the Americas. One such individual was Tomás Usquiano (1721-1789), a Spanish military officer who served as the governor of the province of Veragua (present-day Panama) from 1765 to 1771.

The 19th century saw the emergence of María Usquiano y Cuesta (1827-1892), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in Valladolid, she founded several schools and fought tirelessly for the advancement of female education in Spain.

While the USQUIANO name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its Basque origins and deep-rooted connections to the northern regions of Spain remain evident in its rich historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Usquiano

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

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

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