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

Acha, 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 Acha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acha in America

Acha is the 44957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acha surname appeared 477 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 Acha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acha to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Acha

The surname ACHA originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "atxa," meaning "branch" or "stick," suggesting a potential connection to forestry or woodworking professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ACHA surname can be found in the medieval records of the Basque provinces, where it appeared as "Achaga" or "Achagua." These variations indicate the name's evolution over time, reflecting the influence of local dialects and linguistic shifts.

During the 15th century, the ACHA surname gained prominence in the Basque Country, particularly in the towns of Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Notable individuals bearing this name included Pedro de Acha, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Bilbao from 1428 to 1493.

As the Basque people migrated and settled in different parts of Spain and beyond, the ACHA surname spread across various regions. In the 16th century, records show families with this surname residing in areas such as Navarra, Aragon, and Catalonia.

One of the most renowned figures associated with the ACHA surname was Juan de Acha y Andicano, a Spanish military officer and explorer who was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz in 1560. He played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Americas, serving as the governor of Cumaná (present-day Venezuela) from 1602 to 1607.

In the 17th century, the ACHA surname became established in the New World, particularly in Mexico and parts of Latin America, as a result of Spanish colonization and migration. Miguel de Acha, born in 1623 in Bilbao, was among the early settlers in Mexico, where he established a successful trading business.

Over the centuries, the ACHA surname has continued to spread globally, with notable individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields. For instance, José María Acha, a Mexican artist and writer born in 1901, made significant contributions to the development of Mexican art criticism and theory.

While the ACHA surname may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its Basque roots and historical significance in Spain and Latin America remain a testament to the rich cultural heritage and legacy of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acha

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

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 Acha 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Acha has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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