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

Huape, 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 Huape surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huape in America

Huape is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huape surname appeared 111 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 Huape.

The history of the last name Huape

The surname HUAPE has its origins in Chile, where it first emerged in the 16th century during the Spanish conquest and colonization of the region. It is believed to be derived from a Mapuche word, as the Mapuche were the indigenous inhabitants of central and southern Chile at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HUAPE surname can be found in a document from 1582, where it is mentioned in reference to a landowner in the Araucanía region of Chile. This document is housed in the National Archives of Chile.

In the 17th century, the HUAPE surname appears in several records related to the Spanish administration of the Captaincy General of Chile. For example, there are mentions of a Pedro HUAPE who served as a local magistrate in the town of Valdivia in the 1660s.

During the 18th century, the HUAPE name began to spread beyond Chile, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of Spanish America. One notable individual from this time was Juan HUAPE, a soldier who fought in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714).

As the 19th century dawned, the HUAPE surname became more prominent in Chile's political and intellectual circles. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Francisco HUAPE (1802-1879), a lawyer and politician who served as a Senator and played a key role in the drafting of Chile's 1833 constitution.

Another notable figure was María HUAPE (1825-1901), a writer and poet who was part of Chile's literary renaissance in the late 19th century. Her works often explored themes of indigenous identity and the role of women in Chilean society.

In the 20th century, the HUAPE name continued to be associated with various fields, including the arts, sciences, and business. One prominent individual was the artist and sculptor Pedro HUAPE (1912-1989), whose works were heavily influenced by the indigenous cultures of Chile.

Throughout its history, the HUAPE surname has maintained a strong connection to its Mapuche roots, serving as a testament to the enduring cultural heritage of Chile's indigenous peoples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huape

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

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 Huape 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.

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

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