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

Apachito, 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 Apachito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Apachito in America

Apachito is the 39887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Apachito surname appeared 550 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 Apachito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Apachito 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 Apachito

The surname Apachito has its roots in Spain, originating in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "apache," which itself comes from the Navajo language and refers to the Apache Native American tribe. The suffix "-ito" is a Spanish diminutive, meaning "little" or "small."

The earliest known record of the Apachito surname dates back to 1492, when it appears in a document from the Spanish town of Seville. This document mentions a man named Juan Apachito, who was a soldier in the army of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella during the Reconquista.

In the 16th century, the Apachito name began to spread throughout Spain and its colonies in the Americas. One notable Apachito was Pedro Apachito, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Pedro Apachito played a crucial role in establishing relationships with the indigenous people of Mexico and is credited with helping to facilitate the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.

The Apachito surname also has ties to the town of Apachito in the Spanish province of Zaragoza. This town, established in the 13th century, likely took its name from a local Apache tribe or from the Apache River that runs nearby. Some Apachitos may have originated from this region and taken their surname from the town's name.

In the 17th century, a man named Tomás Apachito became a renowned artist in Spain, known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures. His works can still be seen in several churches and museums throughout Spain.

Another notable Apachito was María Apachito, a Spanish nun who lived in the late 18th century. She is remembered for her work in founding several orphanages and schools in the city of Seville, where she dedicated her life to educating and caring for underprivileged children.

Over the centuries, the Apachito surname has spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America, the United States, and even as far as the Philippines, where it was likely introduced by Spanish colonizers. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation in some regions, its origins can be traced back to the Spanish language and the Apache Native American tribe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Apachito

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

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

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