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

Horcasitas, 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 Horcasitas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horcasitas in America

Horcasitas is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horcasitas surname appeared 198 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 Horcasitas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horcasitas 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 Horcasitas

The surname HORCASITAS originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish words "horca" meaning "gallows" and "sitas" meaning "small," likely referring to a small location or settlement near a gallows site. The name may have been initially applied as a topographic name or a locational surname.

The earliest recorded instances of the HORCASITAS surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, Spain. Some of the earliest known bearers of this name were landowners or individuals associated with the administration of justice or law enforcement during that era.

In the 15th century, the HORCASITAS name appeared in various legal documents and records, such as property deeds and court proceedings, particularly in the provinces of Burgos and Valladolid. This suggests that the HORCASITAS family had established a presence in these areas by that time.

One of the notable individuals with the HORCASITAS surname was Rodrigo de HORCASITAS (c. 1480-1552), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served under King Charles I during the Italian Wars. He participated in several campaigns against the French and was awarded land grants for his services.

In the 16th century, Francisco de HORCASITAS (1520-1589) was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Seville. He was known for his expertise in municipal law and played a significant role in the administration of justice in the region.

During the 17th century, the HORCASITAS family continued to maintain their presence in various parts of Spain. One notable figure was María de HORCASITAS (1622-1696), a renowned scholar and writer who authored several works on literature and philosophy.

In the 18th century, Juan de HORCASITAS (1712-1786) was a successful merchant and landowner in the region of Andalusia. He was also a patron of the arts and supported several cultural initiatives in his community.

Over the centuries, the HORCASITAS surname has spread to other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, including Latin America, due to migration and exploration. While the name may have lost some of its original locational or topographic significance, it remains a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horcasitas

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

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

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