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

Huichapa, 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 Huichapa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huichapa in America

Huichapa is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huichapa surname appeared 265 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 Huichapa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huichapa 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 Huichapa

The surname Huichapa has its origins in Mexico, dating back to the early colonial period of the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The name likely has roots in the words "huichilli," meaning "turquoise," and "apan," meaning "river" or "water source."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Huichapa surname can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented the history and tribute paid to the Spanish conquerors. The name appears in the section detailing the provinces and towns under Spanish control, suggesting that individuals with this surname may have held positions of importance or land ownership during that time.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Juan Huichapa is mentioned in records from the Viceroyalty of New Spain (colonial Mexico). Juan Huichapa was a respected landowner and community leader in the region of Puebla, playing a significant role in the settlement and development of the area.

During the 18th century, the Huichapa surname gained recognition through the achievements of María Huichapa, a renowned artist and painter from Oaxaca. Her works, which depicted scenes of everyday life and religious motifs, were highly regarded and can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Mexico.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Tomás Huichapa (1820-1895) emerged as a prominent military leader and politician. He participated in various military campaigns during the Mexican-American War and later served as a senator in the Mexican Congress, advocating for the rights of indigenous communities.

Another historical figure bearing the Huichapa surname was Juana Huichapa (1875-1955), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Mexico. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and educational opportunities for girls and women, particularly in rural areas.

Throughout its history, the Huichapa surname has been associated with places and regions such as Huichapan, a town in the state of Hidalgo, and the Huichapa River, a tributary of the Balsas River in Guerrero. These place names likely share the same linguistic roots as the surname, reflecting the strong connection between the name and the geography of central Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huichapa

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

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

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