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

Hechanova, 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 Hechanova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hechanova in America

Hechanova is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hechanova surname appeared 161 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 Hechanova.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hechanova 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 Hechanova

The surname Hechanova is of Spanish origin, dating back to the 16th century when the Philippines was colonized by Spain. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "hechano," which means "to cast" or "to throw." This suggests that the name may have initially been applied to someone who worked in a profession involving casting or throwing objects, such as a blacksmith or a potter.

The name Hechanova likely evolved from the earlier Spanish surname "Hechano," with the addition of the suffix "-va," which is a common patronymic ending in Spanish surnames. This suffix indicates that the name is derived from the father's name or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hechanova can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines from the late 16th century. These records documented the names of individuals who were involved in various administrative or economic activities during the Spanish colonial period.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Juan Hechanova was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the construction of a church in the town of Tondo, now part of Manila. This suggests that the Hechanova family may have been prominent in the area during that time.

During the 18th century, a woman named Maria Hechanova was recorded as being a landowner in the province of Bulacan, located north of Manila. This indicates that the Hechanova family had acquired a certain level of wealth and status in the region.

In the 19th century, a man named Andres Hechanova was a renowned poet and writer in the Philippines. He was born in 1825 and is known for his contributions to the development of Filipino literature during the Spanish colonial period.

Another notable individual with the surname Hechanova was Jose Hechanova, a Filipino politician and educator who lived from 1863 to 1932. He served as a member of the Philippine Commission, which governed the Philippines during the early years of American colonial rule.

In the early 20th century, a woman named Remedios Hechanova made a significant contribution to the field of education in the Philippines. She was a teacher and school administrator who helped establish several educational institutions in the country.

While the Hechanova surname is relatively uncommon outside of the Philippines, it has a rich historical background that reflects the Spanish colonial influence on Filipino culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hechanova

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

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

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