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

Huapaya, 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 Huapaya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huapaya in America

Huapaya is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huapaya surname appeared 297 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 Huapaya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huapaya 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 Huapaya

The surname Huapaya is believed to have originated from Peru, with records indicating its presence as early as the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Quechua language, which was widely spoken in the Andes region during the time of the Inca Empire. The name itself may have roots in the words "huapaya," meaning "the one who lends or provides," or "huapay," which refers to a type of traditional Andean garment.

Early records of the name Huapaya can be found in colonial documents from the Spanish colonization of Peru, such as land grants, census records, and marriage registers. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Juan Huapaya, a landowner in the Cusco region in the late 16th century, who was granted a sizable estate by the Spanish authorities.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Viceroyalty of Peru, including court cases, tax records, and ecclesiastical documents. A notable figure from this period was Francisca Huapaya, a wealthy widow from Lima who was involved in a high-profile inheritance dispute in the 1670s.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Huapaya name continued to be present in various regions of Peru, particularly in the central and southern Andes. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Mariano Huapaya (1784-1842), a military officer who fought in the Peruvian War of Independence against Spanish rule.
2. Juana Huapaya (1802-1876), a landowner and philanthropist from Arequipa, known for her contributions to local churches and charities.
3. Tomás Huapaya (1832-1902), a prominent lawyer and politician from Cusco, who served as a member of the Peruvian Congress.
4. Luisa Huapaya (1856-1928), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Puno, who founded one of the first schools for girls in the region.
5. Andrés Huapaya (1870-1938), a celebrated painter and artist from Ayacucho, known for his depictions of Andean landscapes and indigenous cultures.

The name Huapaya is also associated with several place names in Peru, such as the town of Huapaya in the Cusco region, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa. Additionally, variations of the name, such as Huapayco or Huapaylla, can be found in certain localities, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the Quechua language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huapaya

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

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

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