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

Ika, 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 Ika surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ika in America

Ika is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ika surname appeared 160 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 Ika.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ika 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 Ika

The surname IKA is believed to have its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "ika," which means "wheat" or "grain," suggesting that the original bearers of this name may have been farmers or associated with agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IKA can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain, dating back to the 11th century. This document mentions a person named "Iñigo Ika" as a witness in a land transaction.

The IKA surname is also found in the Becerro Galicano, a census-like document from the 14th century that recorded the names of landowners and their properties in the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that by this time, the name had spread beyond the Basque region and was present in other parts of Spain.

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname IKA was Juan Ika, a merchant from Bilbao who was involved in the thriving trade between Spain and the Low Countries. Records show that he established a successful trading company and was influential in the city's commercial affairs.

During the 16th century, the name IKA appeared in several historical documents in the Basque Country, including parish records and notarial archives. One notable individual from this period was María Ika (1532-1604), who was known for her charitable work and support for the poor in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz.

In the 17th century, the name IKA can be found in the archives of the Inquisition in Spain, where a man named Pedro Ika was accused of heresy and brought before the tribunal in Seville. Although the outcome of his case is unknown, this record highlights the presence of the surname during this turbulent period of Spanish history.

Another notable figure with the surname IKA was Sebastián Ika (1670-1748), a Basque navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and the Pacific Ocean. He is credited with charting several previously unknown islands and contributing to the expansion of Spain's maritime knowledge.

These examples demonstrate the deep historical roots of the surname IKA, its origins in the Basque region, and its presence throughout various periods of Spanish history. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Basque people and their contributions to various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ika

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

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

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