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

Amavisca, 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 Amavisca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amavisca in America

Amavisca is the 54864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amavisca surname appeared 375 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 Amavisca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amavisca 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 Amavisca

The surname Amavisca has its origins in the Spanish language and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Castile in central Spain, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Spanish words "amó" (he loved) and "visca" (live).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amavisca can be found in the census records of the Kingdom of Castile from the late 1400s. These records suggest that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term used to refer to individuals who were known for their love of life or their passion for living.

In the 16th century, the Amavisca surname began to appear in various historical documents and records across Spain. One notable example is the mention of a certain Juan Amavisca, a landowner and prominent figure in the city of Toledo, who lived between 1520 and 1598.

As the centuries passed, the Amavisca name spread to other parts of Spain and eventually beyond the country's borders. In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Antonio Amavisca (1712-1786) was known for his successful trading ventures in the Spanish colonies of the Americas.

Another significant figure bearing the Amavisca surname was María Amavisca (1820-1892), a renowned Spanish author and poet. Her works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

In the late 19th century, a prominent Spanish military officer named Alejandro Amavisca (1856-1923) gained recognition for his service in the Spanish-American War and his role in the defense of the Philippine Islands against American forces.

While the Amavisca surname may not be as widely known as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries. From landowners and merchants to authors and military leaders, the name Amavisca has left its mark on the cultural and historical landscape of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amavisca

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

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

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