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

Huapilla, 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 Huapilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huapilla in America

Huapilla is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huapilla surname appeared 115 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 Huapilla.

The history of the last name Huapilla

The surname Huapilla is believed to have originated in Mexico during the colonial period. It likely derives from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The word "huapilli" refers to a type of traditional garment worn by Mesoamerican women, similar to a tunic or blouse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Huapilla can be found in the historical records of the Franciscan missionary efforts in New Spain during the 16th century. These records often documented the baptisms and conversions of indigenous peoples, where they were given Spanish surnames to reflect their newfound Christian identity.

The Huapilla surname may have been initially bestowed upon individuals or families who were associated with the production or trade of traditional huipil garments, or perhaps as a way to reflect their cultural heritage and identity.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Huapilla surname was Juan Huapilla, a renowned painter and sculptor from Puebla, Mexico. His works adorned various churches and monasteries in the region, showcasing the blending of indigenous and Spanish artistic traditions.

Another prominent individual with the Huapilla surname was Mariano Huapilla, a revolutionary leader who fought alongside Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla during the Mexican War of Independence in the early 19th century. His contributions to the independence struggle earned him recognition in historical accounts of the time.

During the 19th century, the Huapilla surname also appeared in various land ownership records and legal documents in regions like Oaxaca and Guerrero, where communities with strong indigenous roots thrived.

In more recent times, the name Huapilla has been carried by notable figures such as Alejandro Huapilla, a renowned Mexican writer and poet who explored themes of indigenous identity and cultural preservation in his works.

It is important to note that while the surname Huapilla has its roots in Mexico's colonial past and indigenous heritage, it has since spread and been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds throughout the country and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huapilla

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

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

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