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

Yuquilima, 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 Yuquilima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yuquilima in America

Yuquilima is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yuquilima surname appeared 135 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 Yuquilima.

The history of the last name Yuquilima

The surname Yuquilima originates from Ecuador, specifically the indigenous regions of the Andean highlands. The time period when the surname first appeared is uncertain, but it is believed to date back to pre-colonial times when the indigenous Quechua people were the primary inhabitants of the area. The name Yuquilima is likely derived from Quechua language elements, though the exact meaning remains unclear. Similar spellings or variations of the name are not well-documented, which suggests that it might have a particular local significance.

Historical references to the surname Yuquilima are sparse, given the oral traditions prevalent among indigenous cultures. Written records became more common during the Spanish colonization period in the 16th century. The name does not appear in notable historical records such as the Domesday Book, which pertains to England, but its first appearances in colonial-era documents from Ecuador could provide similar historical value.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Yuquilima is Juan Yuquilima, born around 1720, who was documented in a land grant record near the town of Cuenca. Another reference includes Maria Yuquilima, born in 1765, who was noted in baptismal records in the Parish of Gualaceo. There is also reference to a Pío Yuquilima from the early 19th century, around 1820, who was an indigenous labor leader involved in local resistance against colonial landlords in the Chimborazo province.

A notable figure bearing the surname from the late 19th century is Manuel Yuquilima, born in 1875, who made significant contributions to the cultural preservation of Quechua traditions in the face of modernization. Further into the 20th century, a prominent individual is Rosa Yuquilima, born in 1928, who became renowned for her work in traditional Andean textile weaving, having her work displayed in several national exhibitions.

The surname Yuquilima does not appear to have a wide distribution outside of the native Andean communities, indicating its strong ties to the indigenous heritage and cultural identity of Ecuador. The history encapsulating this surname is reflective of the struggle and resilience of the Quechua people as they navigated colonial and post-colonial periods while preserving their cultural legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yuquilima

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

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 Yuquilima 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.

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

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