About Quijano
The surname Quijano is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "quijano," which refers to a type of armor used in medieval times. The surname is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either made or wore this type of armor. It is also possible that the surname was given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with the chivalrous and idealistic knight Don Quixote, the protagonist of Miguel de Cervantes' famous novel. Overall, the surname Quijano is associated with bravery, chivalry, and the medieval knightly tradition.
The surname Quijano is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quijano based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Quijano in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Quijano using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.