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

Xique, 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 Xique surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Xique in America

Xique is the 44034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Xique surname appeared 489 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 Xique.

We can also compare 2010 data for Xique 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 Xique

The surname Xique has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, primarily within the regions of Portugal and Spain. The earliest known references date back to the late medieval period, around the 13th and 14th centuries. Xique is believed to be derived from an older form of a name or word used by the indigenous people predating Roman influence in the area. The exact etymology is somewhat unclear due to the likely pre-Roman origin, but it bears resemblance to certain Basque and old Iberian words.

Historical manuscripts and records began to document variations of the name in the early 1300s. One such record from 1313 lists a Fernando Xique in the township of Viseu, Portugal. This indicates the name’s presence in the northern regions of Portugal well into the medieval period. Variants of the name, such as Xiques and Chique, also appear in documents from this time, suggesting regional dialectical influences.

A significant reference appears in Spanish texts, where the surname Xique is linked to an Andoni Xique, a nobleman from Navarre, born in 1365 and active in the late 14th to early 15th century. His participation in local governance and military campaigns was well-documented, providing a point of reference for the surname's prevalence among the nobility of the period.

In 1437, the surname appears in Portuguese maritime records, associated with Diogo Xique, a navigator and merchant involved in early Atlantic explorations. His contributions to Portuguese exploratory missions highlight the name's broader historical context, particularly in maritime commerce and exploration during the Age of Discovery.

Further historical mentions include Juan Xique, a farmer from the region near Barcelona mentioned in a 1502 tax register. His presence in Catalonia underscores the spread of the surname across Iberian territories by the early 16th century. Additionally, a mid-16th-century religious record from Valencia notes a María Xique, a lay sister in a local convent, reflecting the surname's integration into various facets of societal roles.

Another notable figure is Pedro Xique, born in 1592 in Toledo, Spain, who gained prominence as a scholar and author of several theological texts published in the early 17th century. His academic contributions provide valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual milieu of the time.

Overall, the surname Xique presents itself through a variety of historical contexts, from noble lineages and exploratory ventures to agricultural communities and scholarly pursuits. Its Iberian roots and enduring presence across centuries underscore a rich and diverse heritage that continues to be recognized in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Xique

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

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

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