2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Angamarca
A locational surname derived from Angamarca, a town in Ecuador.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 570 Americans carry the last name Angamarca. That puts it at #46,253 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 601,323 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Angamarca 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
570
1 in 601,323
Census rank
#46,253
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
497
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 497 bearers of the surname Angamarca in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 46253rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Angamarca, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Angamarca
The surname "ANGAMARCA" is of Ecuadorian origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Quechua language spoken by the indigenous people of the Andes region. The name is thought to be a combination of two words, "anga" and "marca," with "anga" meaning "eagle" and "marca" meaning "place" or "region." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a place or settlement associated with eagles or a specific location where eagles were found in abundance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ANGAMARCA can be found in historical documents from the Spanish colonial era in Ecuador. In a 1593 census record, a family with the surname ANGAMARCA was listed as residing in the town of Riobamba, located in the central highlands of Ecuador. This region was once part of the Inca Empire and had a significant indigenous population, lending credence to the name's Quechua roots.
During the 17th century, a notable figure named Pedro ANGAMARCA (born circa 1620) was mentioned in a legal document related to a land dispute in the town of Ambato, situated in what is now the province of Tungurahua. This record provides an early example of the surname's usage and suggests that individuals bearing this name had established themselves in various parts of the central Ecuadorian highlands by that time.
In the 18th century, a Catholic priest named Francisco ANGAMARCA (1711-1789) gained recognition for his efforts in promoting education and literacy among the indigenous communities in the region around Cuenca, a city in the southern highlands of Ecuador. His work in establishing schools and advocating for the preservation of indigenous languages and cultures is well-documented in historical records from that period.
Another notable individual was Maria ANGAMARCA (1842-1918), a renowned artist and weaver from the village of Peguche, located near the city of Otavalo in the northern Ecuadorian Andes. Her intricate textile designs, incorporating traditional indigenous motifs, gained widespread recognition and appreciation, and her work has been featured in various exhibitions and museums.
As for place names associated with the surname ANGAMARCA, there is a small village called Angamarca located in the province of Cotopaxi, situated in the central highlands of Ecuador. This village likely derived its name from the surname itself, reflecting the presence of families bearing this name in the area.
Overall, the surname ANGAMARCA has a rich history rooted in the indigenous cultures of the Ecuadorian Andes, with its origins dating back to the 16th century and likely stemming from the Quechua language. Despite its relatively limited geographical distribution, the name has been carried by notable individuals throughout Ecuadorian history, contributing to the cultural and artistic heritage of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Angamarca
Among Census respondents with the surname Angamarca, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Angamarca 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 Angamarca surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.0% · 477
- White3.6% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
- Two or more races0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Angamarca
Angamarca appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#52,970
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 391
+264 bearers (+207.9%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 71,902 places
2020
#46,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 497
+106 bearers (+27.1%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Up 6,717 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #52,970 | 391 | 0.13 | +264 bearers (+207.9%) | Up 71,902 places |
| 2020 | #46,253 | 497 | 0.17 | +106 bearers (+27.1%) | Up 6,717 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 Angamarca 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 | #52,970 | #46,253 | 12.7% |
| Count | 391 | 497 | 27.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.17 | 27.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Angamarca bearers went from 391 to 497 (+27.1% change). The surname moved up 6,717 positions in the national ranking, going from #52,970 to #46,253.
FAQ
Angamarca surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Angamarca?
Name Census estimates that about 570 living Americans carry the surname Angamarca. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 601,323 residents.
How common is Angamarca?
Angamarca ranks #46,253 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 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 497 people with the surname Angamarca. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (570), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 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 Angamarca.
Has Angamarca become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Angamarca went from 391 recorded bearers to 497. That is an increase of 106 (+27.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #52,970 to #46,253.
What does the Census say about the background of Angamarca?
Among Census respondents with the surname Angamarca, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.2%). 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 Angamarca in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (477 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Angamarca appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.0%), White (3.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.2%). 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 Angamarca (2000, 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 Angamarca mean?
A locational surname derived from Angamarca, a town in Ecuador. 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 Angamarca (0.17 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 have the last name Angamarca?
You can see how many people have the last name Angamarca on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.