2000
#64,572
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 288
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Very Rare Last name
Xiques
A toponymic surname derived from the place name Xiques, likely in Spain or Portugal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 368 Americans carry the last name Xiques. That puts it at #66,499 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 931,398 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Xiques 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
368
1 in 931,398
Census rank
#66,499
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
321
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 321 bearers of the surname Xiques in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 66499th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Xiques, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 57.0%. The next largest groups are White (38.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Xiques
The surname Xiques is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, most likely from Spain or Portugal. Its etymology indicates connections with both Portuguese and Catalan linguistic traditions, pointing to the mingling of cultures in this region during the medieval period. The name may be derived from an old Iberian word or could be a variation of a Portuguese or Catalan surname, such as Chiques or Xiqués, which were common in the medieval era. The transformation of phonetics over time and the diverse influences on the Iberian Peninsula shaped the modern spelling of Xiques.
Historical records of the surname Xiques can be traced back to the Late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. Early references to this name can be found in local records and municipal documents in regions like Catalonia, where Catalan language and culture held significant sway. Among the earliest recorded uses of the surname is a mention in a 1453 municipal ledger from Girona, documenting a family involved in local trade. This places the surname in the northeastern part of Spain during the time when Catalonia was a prominent cultural center.
One of the significant historical figures bearing this name was Bernat Xiques, a mid-16th-century merchant from Barcelona who engaged in trade with the Mediterranean ports. Born in 1527 and passing away in 1592, his extensive travel and commerce contributed to the regional economy significantly during his lifetime. Another noteworthy individual was Father Miquel Xiques, a 17th-century clergyman from the Diocese of Tarragona. Born in 1601 and dying in 1678, he was known for his extensive theological works and efforts in church reform during turbulent religious reforms in Spain.
Moving into the late 18th century, records indicate the presence of the Xiques surname in Portugal, showing the migration and spread of the family name across borders. Ana Xiques, an artist born in Lisbon in 1789, was known for her works in painting and sculpture until her death in 1845. She held significant exhibitions in the Iberian region and contributed to the cultural exchange between Spain and Portugal.
The surname also appears in the New World during the colonial era. Francisco Xiques, a navigator born in 1723, is recorded as having participated in several expeditions throughout the Caribbean and South America. He documented his voyages in meticulous logs, providing insights into the geography and cultures encountered during the Age of Exploration. His death in 1791 marks the end of a prolific career as an explorer and chronicler.
Another prominent figure was Josep Xiques, a 19th-century physician and pharmacologist from Valencia, born in 1822. His research and publications significantly advanced medical knowledge in his era, and he passed away in 1884. His contributions to medical science are still referenced in historical medical literature.
The surname Xiques not only marks a connection to a geographical and cultural heritage but also highlights the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name throughout history. The spread from Spain and Portugal to the wider world reflects both migration patterns and the socio-economic dynamics of the periods in which they lived. Each bearer of the surname adds a unique chapter to the continuing legacy of the Xiques name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Xiques
Among Census respondents with the surname Xiques, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 57.0%. The next largest groups are White (38.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Xiques 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 Xiques surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino57.0% · 183
- White38.3% · 123
- Two or more races2.2% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 6
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Xiques
Xiques 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
#63,524
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 314
+26 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 1,048 places
2020
#66,499
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 321
+7 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 2,975 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #64,572 | 288 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #63,524 | 314 | 0.11 | +26 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 1,048 places |
| 2020 | #66,499 | 321 | 0.11 | +7 bearers (+2.2%) | Down 2,975 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 Xiques 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 | #63,524 | #66,499 | -4.7% |
| Count | 314 | 321 | 2.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | -2.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Xiques bearers went from 314 to 321 (+2.2% change). The surname moved down 2,975 positions in the national ranking, going from #63,524 to #66,499.
FAQ
Xiques surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Xiques?
Name Census estimates that about 368 living Americans carry the surname Xiques. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 931,398 residents.
How common is Xiques?
Xiques ranks #66,499 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 321 people with the surname Xiques. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (368), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Xiques.
Has Xiques become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Xiques went from 314 recorded bearers to 321. That is an increase of 7 (+2.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #63,524 to #66,499.
What does the Census say about the background of Xiques?
Among Census respondents with the surname Xiques, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 57.0%. The next largest groups are White (38.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Xiques in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.0% (183 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Xiques appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (57.0%), White (38.3%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Xiques (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 Xiques mean?
A toponymic surname derived from the place name Xiques, likely in Spain or Portugal. 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 Xiques (0.11 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 Xiques?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Xiques at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.