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

Hiracheta, 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 Hiracheta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hiracheta in America

Hiracheta is the 53419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hiracheta surname appeared 387 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 Hiracheta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hiracheta 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 Hiracheta

The surname Hiracheta originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "hiri" meaning "town" and "cheta" meaning "small," suggesting its association with a small town or village.

Hiracheta is a relatively uncommon surname, with few historical references found in ancient records or manuscripts. However, one notable mention can be traced back to the 14th century, when a certain Martín Hiracheta was recorded as a landowner in the village of Uztarritz, located in the northern Basque province of Labourd, France.

The earliest recorded example of the surname Hiracheta dates back to the 16th century, when Juan Hiracheta, a prominent merchant from Bilbao, Spain, is mentioned in a trade document from 1552. It is possible that the name was originally derived from a place name or an older spelling of a place name in the Basque region, although no definitive evidence has been found.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Hiracheta have gained recognition in various fields. One notable figure was Pedro Hiracheta (1672-1738), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. Another was Catalina Hiracheta (1801-1879), a Basque poet and writer known for her contributions to Basque literature.

In the 19th century, Andrés Hiracheta (1822-1892) was a prominent Basque architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of San Sebastián, Spain. Later, in the early 20th century, Manuel Hiracheta (1885-1962) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor, known for his works depicting Basque culture and landscapes.

One of the most recent notable individuals with the surname Hiracheta was Jaime Hiracheta (1927-2001), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Mexican ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

While the surname Hiracheta may not be as widely recognized as some other Spanish or Basque surnames, it carries a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the Basque region, where it has been present for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hiracheta

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

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

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