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

Ayavaca, 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 Ayavaca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayavaca in America

Ayavaca is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayavaca surname appeared 111 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 Ayavaca.

The history of the last name Ayavaca

The surname AYAVACA has its origins in the Quechua language, spoken by indigenous people of the Andes in South America. It is believed to have originated in Peru, where the Quechua culture was centered during the time of the Inca Empire.

The name AYAVACA is likely derived from the Quechua words "ayaw" meaning "corpse" and "vaca" meaning "cow" or "cattle". This suggests the name may have been given to someone who worked with cattle or had a profession related to livestock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname AYAVACA can be found in the census records of the Spanish colonial authorities in Peru during the 16th century. It is mentioned in a document from 1567, which lists several individuals with the surname living in the town of Cajamarca.

In the 17th century, a notable person with the surname AYAVACA was Juan de Ayavaca, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied the conquistador Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions in Peru. Juan de Ayavaca was born around 1510 and is believed to have died in the late 1500s.

Another individual with this surname was Tomás de Ayavaca, a Catholic priest who lived in the city of Cusco in the 18th century. He was known for his work in establishing schools and educating the indigenous population.

During the 19th century, the surname AYAVACA appears in records from the town of Huancayo, located in the central Andes region of Peru. One notable individual was María Ayavaca, a local landowner and community leader who fought for the rights of indigenous farmers in the area.

In the early 20th century, a famous Peruvian artist named José Ayavaca gained recognition for his paintings depicting scenes of rural life and traditional Andean culture. He was born in 1892 and lived until 1968.

Throughout its history, the surname AYAVACA has maintained its connection to the Quechua language and Andean regions of South America, particularly in Peru. While not a widely known surname globally, it holds significance in the cultural heritage of the Andes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayavaca

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

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 Ayavaca 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.

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

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