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

Hita, 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 Hita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hita in America

Hita is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hita surname appeared 199 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 Hita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hita 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 Hita

The surname HITA has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the 11th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "Hita," which means "wall" or "fortification." This suggests that the surname may have been derived from a place name or a descriptor associated with a person living near or working on a fortified structure.

During the Reconquista period in Spain, when Christian kingdoms gradually reclaimed territories from the Moors, many Arabic place names and surnames were adapted into the Spanish language. The town of Hita, located in the province of Guadalajara, is considered a likely source of the surname HITA. This town was once an important military stronghold during the Reconquista, lending credence to the connection between the surname and its fortified origins.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname HITA can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval manuscript compiled in the 14th century. This document, which served as a census of landowners and their properties, includes references to individuals bearing the HITA surname, indicating their presence in various regions of Castile during that time.

Notable individuals with the surname HITA throughout history include Juan Ruiz de Hita, a 14th-century Spanish poet known for his work "Libro de Buen Amor." Another prominent figure was Ginés Pérez de Hita, a 16th-century Spanish historian and author of the famous novel "Guerras Civiles de Granada." In the 17th century, Gaspar de Hita y Salcedo served as a Spanish military officer and author, contributing to the literature of the time.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Diego de Hita Salcedo was a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in expeditions to the Americas. In the 19th century, Manuel José de Hita was a renowned Spanish playwright and poet, known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement.

Throughout its history, the surname HITA has maintained a strong connection to its Spanish roots and the fortified structures that originally inspired its origins. While its presence may have spread to other regions over time, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hita

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

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

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