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

Cachia, 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 Cachia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cachia in America

Cachia is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cachia surname appeared 149 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 Cachia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cachia 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 Cachia

The surname Cachia originates from the Mediterranean island of Malta. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word 'qasha,' meaning 'straw' or 'dry grass,' which was likely an occupational name for someone who worked with straw or hay. The name can be traced back to the 15th century when Malta was under the rule of the Arabs.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cachia can be found in the 'Militia Muster Rolls' of the 16th century, which were official records of individuals eligible for military service in Malta. These records indicate that the name was prevalent in various towns and villages across the island, particularly in the central and southern regions.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Cachia was Girolamo Cachia, a renowned Maltese painter and architect who lived from 1644 to 1718. His works can be found in several churches and palaces across Malta and are considered significant contributions to the island's artistic heritage.

Another prominent individual with the surname Cachia was Vincenzo Cachia, a Maltese lawyer and judge who lived from 1815 to 1891. He served as the Chief Justice of Malta from 1870 to 1891 and played a crucial role in shaping the island's legal system during British colonial rule.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname Cachia appeared in various records related to Malta's maritime history, including ship logs and crew lists. This suggests that individuals bearing this name were involved in the island's seafaring traditions and naval activities.

In the early 20th century, Giuseppe Cachia (1883-1964) gained recognition as a Maltese scholar and linguist. He made significant contributions to the study of the Maltese language and its Arabic roots, publishing several academic works on the subject.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname Cachia was Emmanuel Cachia (1856-1937), a Maltese architect and civil engineer. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Malta, including the Basilica of Christ the King in Paola and the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Valletta.

As the surname Cachia originated and was predominantly concentrated in Malta, it is likely that its variations and spellings were influenced by the island's unique blend of Arabic, Italian, and English influences over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cachia

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

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

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