2000
#84,631
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 206
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Xique
A topographic surname potentially derived from a variant of the Portuguese word "xiqui" meaning thicket or brush.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 565 Americans carry the last name Xique. That puts it at #46,548 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 606,645 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Xique 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
565
1 in 606,645
Census rank
#46,548
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
493
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 493 bearers of the surname Xique in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 46548th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Xique, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 99.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Xique
Among Census respondents with the surname Xique, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 99.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Xique 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 Xique surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino99.0% · 488
- White1.0% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Xique
Xique appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#44,034
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 489
+283 bearers (+137.4%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Up 40,597 places
2020
#46,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 493
+4 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Down 2,514 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #84,631 | 206 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #44,034 | 489 | 0.17 | +283 bearers (+137.4%) | Up 40,597 places |
| 2020 | #46,548 | 493 | 0.16 | +4 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 2,514 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 Xique 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 | #44,034 | #46,548 | -5.7% |
| Count | 489 | 493 | 0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.16 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Xique bearers went from 489 to 493 (+0.8% change). The surname moved down 2,514 positions in the national ranking, going from #44,034 to #46,548.
FAQ
Xique surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Xique?
Name Census estimates that about 565 living Americans carry the surname Xique. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 606,645 residents.
How common is Xique?
Xique ranks #46,548 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.16 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 493 people with the surname Xique. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (565), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.16 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 Xique.
Has Xique become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Xique went from 489 recorded bearers to 493. That is an increase of 4 (+0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #44,034 to #46,548.
What does the Census say about the background of Xique?
Among Census respondents with the surname Xique, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 99.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%). 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 Xique in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (488 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Xique appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (99.0%), White (1.0%). 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 Xique (2000, 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 Xique mean?
A topographic surname potentially derived from a variant of the Portuguese word "xiqui" meaning thicket or brush. 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 Xique (0.16 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 surname Xique?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.