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

Baculima, 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 Baculima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baculima in America

Baculima is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baculima surname appeared 152 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 Baculima.

The history of the last name Baculima

The surname BACULIMA is believed to have originated in Ecuador, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the indigenous Quechua language, with "bac" meaning "seed" and "ulima" meaning "land" or "territory." This suggests that the name may have been associated with agricultural or landowning families in the region.

In the early colonial era, many indigenous communities were required to adopt Spanish surnames for administrative purposes. BACULIMA likely emerged as a surname during this period, possibly as a way for families to preserve their cultural identity and connection to their ancestral lands.

One of the earliest documented references to the BACULIMA surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Cuenca, Ecuador, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention several individuals with this last name, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

Notable individuals bearing the BACULIMA surname throughout history include:

1. Juan Baculima (c. 1620-1695), a prominent landowner and community leader in the Cuenca region, known for his advocacy for indigenous rights and his efforts to preserve traditional cultural practices.

2. María Baculima (c. 1750-1825), a renowned weaver and textile artist from the village of Gualaceo, whose intricate tapestries and designs were highly sought after throughout the region.

3. Pedro Baculima (1810-1878), a military officer who fought in the Ecuadorian War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule. He later served as a local magistrate and played a role in the establishment of the Republic of Ecuador.

4. Juana Baculima (1865-1942), a celebrated ceramist and potter from the town of Chordeleg, whose work was influenced by pre-Columbian artistic traditions and gained recognition throughout Ecuador and beyond.

5. Julio Baculima (1920-2003), a renowned painter and muralist from Cuenca, whose works depicted scenes of everyday life in the Andean highlands and celebrated the rich cultural heritage of indigenous communities.

While the BACULIMA surname has its roots in Ecuador, it has since spread to other parts of Latin America and beyond, as families have migrated and settled in new regions over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the Quechua-speaking communities of the Ecuadorian highlands, where it has a long and storied history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baculima

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

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

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