2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Usquiano
A surname of Spanish origin, likely derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Usquiano. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Usquiano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Usquiano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Usquiano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Usquiano
Among Census respondents with the surname Usquiano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Usquiano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Usquiano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.0% · 95
- White5.0% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Usquiano
Usquiano appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,552 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Up 1,552 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Usquiano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #155,682 | 1.0% |
| Count | 103 | 100 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Usquiano bearers went from 103 to 100 (-2.9% change). The surname moved up 1,552 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #155,682.
FAQ
Usquiano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Usquiano?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Usquiano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Usquiano?
Usquiano ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Usquiano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Usquiano.
Has Usquiano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Usquiano went from 103 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Usquiano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Usquiano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Usquiano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Usquiano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.0%), White (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Usquiano (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Usquiano mean?
A surname of Spanish origin, likely derived from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Usquiano (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Usquiano?
Find out how many people have the surname Usquiano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.