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

Calihua, 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 Calihua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calihua in America

Calihua is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calihua surname appeared 160 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 Calihua.

The history of the last name Calihua

The surname CALIHUA has its origins in Peru, and is believed to date back to the time of the Inca Empire, which ruled over much of the western part of South America from the early 13th century until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. The name likely derives from the Quechua language, which was the primary language spoken by the Incas and their subjects.

One possible meaning of CALIHUA is that it refers to a specific place or region within the Inca territory, as many Quechua surnames were based on geographic locations or landmarks. Another theory is that it may have been derived from a combination of Quechua words that described a particular occupation or role within Inca society.

While there are no known historical references to the name CALIHUA in major manuscripts or records from the time of the Incas, it is possible that the name appeared in local records or documents that have since been lost or destroyed. The earliest recorded examples of the surname are likely to be found in colonial-era records from Spanish administrators or missionaries, who often documented indigenous names and populations.

One notable individual with the surname CALIHUA was Juan Calihua, a Peruvian painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is considered one of the earliest known artists of indigenous descent in the colonial era, and his works combined European styles with traditional Inca motifs and themes.

Another individual with this surname was María Calihua, a renowned potter from the village of Cusco, Peru, who lived in the 18th century. Her ceramics were highly sought after for their intricate designs and skilled craftsmanship, and she is credited with helping to preserve traditional Inca pottery techniques during a time of increasing Spanish cultural influence.

In the 19th century, there was a Peruvian author and journalist named Pedro Calihua, who wrote extensively about the struggles of indigenous communities during the turbulent period of independence from Spanish rule. His writings shed light on the often-overlooked perspectives of the indigenous population during this pivotal era of Peruvian history.

In more recent times, there was a Peruvian politician named Rosa Calihua, who served as a member of the Congress of the Republic of Peru in the early 21st century. She was an advocate for indigenous rights and worked to promote greater representation and recognition for Peru's diverse ethnic and cultural communities.

Lastly, Julio Calihua was a renowned Peruvian musician and composer in the latter half of the 20th century. He was known for incorporating traditional Andean musical styles and instruments into his compositions, helping to preserve and popularize Peru's rich musical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calihua

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

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

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