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

Ayungua, 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 Ayungua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayungua in America

Ayungua is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayungua surname appeared 104 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 Ayungua.

The history of the last name Ayungua

The surname AYUNGUA has its roots traced back to the Inca civilization that flourished in the Andean region of South America from the 13th to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Quechua language, which was the primary language spoken by the Incas. The name is a combination of two words: "Ayun," meaning "to traverse" or "to travel," and "Gua," which refers to a specific type of rope or cord used for climbing or ascending.

In the early days of the Inca Empire, the name AYUNGUA was commonly associated with individuals who were skilled navigators, explorers, or mountaineers. These individuals played crucial roles in the expansion and exploration of the vast Inca territories, traversing through treacherous mountain passes and navigating the intricate network of Incan roads known as the Qhapaq Ñan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AYUNGUA can be found in the Quipu records, which were an ancient system of knotted strings used by the Incas for record-keeping and communication. These records mention an AYUNGUA named Tupac Ayungua, who was a renowned guide and explorer during the reign of the Inca ruler Huayna Capac in the late 15th century.

Another notable figure bearing the AYUNGUA name was Cusi Ayungua, a skilled mountaineer and messenger who played a pivotal role in the Inca resistance against the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. Cusi Ayungua was known for his ability to navigate the treacherous Andean terrain, delivering crucial messages and supplies to the Inca forces during the conflicts.

In the 17th century, a Spanish chronicle titled "Relación de las Antigüedades deste Reyno del Pirú" (Account of the Antiquities of this Kingdom of Peru) mentioned a village named Ayungua, located in the Huánuco region of present-day Peru. This village was likely named after an individual or family with the AYUNGUA surname, indicating the name's presence and significance in the region.

During the colonial era, the AYUNGUA name persisted, and several individuals with this surname were documented in Spanish colonial records. One such figure was Pedro Ayungua, a skilled artisan and weaver who lived in the city of Cusco in the late 17th century. His intricate textiles were highly sought after and renowned for their quality and craftsmanship.

In more recent times, the AYUNGUA surname has continued to be present in various parts of South America, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. Notable individuals with this surname include Juana Ayungua, a celebrated Peruvian writer and poet born in 1892, and Carlos Ayungua, a renowned Bolivian architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of La Paz in the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayungua

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

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

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