2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Xiquin
An uncommon surname potentially derived from a Chinese place name or surname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 162 Americans carry the last name Xiquin. That puts it at #127,013 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,115,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Xiquin 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
162
1 in 2,115,768
Census rank
#127,013
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
141
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 141 bearers of the surname Xiquin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 127013th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Xiquin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Xiquin
The surname Xiquin has its origins in the highland regions of Guatemala, particularly among the indigenous Maya people. The timeframe for the origin of this surname is pre-Columbian, dating back to the classical period of the Maya civilization, around 200 AD to 900 AD. The name Xiquin is derived from ancient K'iche' Maya language, where it means "he who has spirit," indicative of a respected position within the community.
The Xiquin surname was historically prevalent in the areas now known as Chichicastenango and Quetzaltenango, significant urban centers for the K'iche' Maya kingdom. Chichicastenango, a town known for its vibrant indigenous culture, has historical records that include mention of the Xiquin family among its notable inhabitants. These records highlight their role in religious and social structures of the Maya society.
One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Xiquin appears in the Popol Vuh, an ancient K'iche' text that is often referred to as the Maya Bible. This manuscript, which was transcribed in the 16th century but recounts far older stories and genealogies, includes references to leaders and warriors from the Xiquin family. The Popol Vuh is a rich source that places the Xiquin name within the broader narrative of Maya history.
The earliest recorded individual bearing the surname Xiquin dates back to the 14th century. Xiquin Kay, a notable Maya leader, was born around 1380 and played a crucial role in the K'iche' resistance against other competing Maya city-states. His leadership and tactics are commemorated in oral histories and later, in colonial records written by Spanish chroniclers who documented indigenous histories.
One can find the name listed in the Spanish colonial records as well. Domingo Xiquin, an important figure in the early 17th century, is noted as having converted to Christianity while maintaining a leadership role within his native community in Chichicastenango. Records from 1607 mention Domingo Xiquin's invaluable assistance to the Spanish missionaries in bridging cultural gaps.
In the 18th century, Xiquin Mendez appears in the annals of local governance. Born in 1712, Mendez was a prominent leader who facilitated agricultural advancements in his homeland. His contributions are still celebrated in local folklore and remembered through annual harvest festivals in Quetzaltenango.
During the 19th century, Xiquin Gonzalez, born in 1835, stood out for his scholarly work on documenting traditional Maya rituals and practices. His extensive notes and manuscripts are preserved in the National Library of Guatemala, offering invaluable insights into the cultural heritage of the Maya people.
In the early 20th century, Xiquin Ixim, born in 1902, emerged as a revolutionary figure promoting the rights of indigenous Guatemalans. Ixim's efforts were pivotal during the sociopolitical movements of the 1920s and 1930s, and he is remembered as a national hero for his relentless advocacy for indigenous rights.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Xiquin
Among Census respondents with the surname Xiquin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Xiquin 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 Xiquin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.7% · 135
- White3.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Xiquin
Xiquin 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
#127,013
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
+30 bearers (+27.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 21,334 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #127,013 | 141 | 0.05 | +30 bearers (+27.0%) | Up 21,334 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 Xiquin 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 | #148,347 | #127,013 | 14.4% |
| Count | 111 | 141 | 27.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 17.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Xiquin bearers went from 111 to 141 (+27.0% change). The surname moved up 21,334 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #127,013.
FAQ
Xiquin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Xiquin?
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the surname Xiquin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,115,768 residents.
How common is Xiquin?
Xiquin ranks #127,013 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 141 people with the surname Xiquin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (162), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Xiquin.
Has Xiquin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Xiquin went from 111 recorded bearers to 141. That is an increase of 30 (+27.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #127,013.
What does the Census say about the background of Xiquin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Xiquin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%). 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 Xiquin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (135 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Xiquin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.7%), White (3.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%). 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 Xiquin (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 Xiquin mean?
An uncommon surname potentially derived from a Chinese place name or surname. 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 Xiquin (0.05 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 share the surname Xiquin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.