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

Vaquiz, 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 Vaquiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaquiz in America

Vaquiz is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaquiz surname appeared 207 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 Vaquiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaquiz 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 Vaquiz

The surname VAQUIZ has its origins in Spain, appearing in the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "vaca," meaning cow, and the suffix "-iz," which is a patronymic form indicating lineage or ancestry. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who were involved in cattle farming or perhaps lived in an area known for its cattle.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the VAQUIZ surname can be found in the Archivo General de Indias, a collection of documents from the Spanish colonial era. In a document dated 1521, a certain Juan VAQUIZ is listed as a soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés.

During the 16th century, the name VAQUIZ appears to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. It is possible that the name originated from a specific location or town where cattle farming was a prominent economic activity.

In the 17th century, the VAQUIZ surname is found in various historical records, including baptismal and marriage registers maintained by local churches. One notable figure from this period was Pedro VAQUIZ, a renowned artist born in Seville in 1625, known for his exquisite religious paintings that adorned many churches in the region.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several VAQUIZ individuals who made their mark in various fields. For example, Juana VAQUIZ (1701-1782) was a celebrated poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary. Additionally, Miguel VAQUIZ (1723-1795) was a respected architect who designed numerous buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de las Artes.

In the 19th century, the VAQUIZ surname continued to be prevalent in Spain, with notable figures such as Emilio VAQUIZ (1845-1912), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Spanish parliament for several terms.

Throughout its history, the VAQUIZ surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, arts, literature, architecture, and politics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaquiz

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

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

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