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

Juca, 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 Juca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juca in America

Juca is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juca surname appeared 239 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 Juca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juca 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 Juca

The surname JUCA has its origins in the Portuguese language and can be traced back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the medieval Portuguese word "juca," which referred to a type of coarse cloth or sackcloth worn by peasants and serfs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JUCA surname can be found in a land registry document from the year 1287, which mentions a certain João Juca, a farmer from the region of Alentejo in southern Portugal. This suggests that the name was initially associated with humble agricultural workers or textile workers involved in the production of the coarse fabric known as "juca."

In the 14th century, the JUCA surname appears in various Portuguese municipal records, particularly in the regions of Alentejo and Algarve. These records often list individuals with the surname working as weavers, spinners, or in other textile-related professions.

By the 15th century, the JUCA surname had spread beyond Portugal's borders, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing the name in the Portuguese colonies of Brazil and Cape Verde. One notable figure from this period was Diogo Juca (1432-1498), a merchant and explorer who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1498.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the JUCA surname continued to be prominent in Portugal and its overseas territories. In Brazil, for instance, records from the city of Salvador mention a influential landowner named Manuel Juca (1578-1648), who owned several sugar plantations and played a significant role in the development of the local economy.

Another noteworthy individual was Maria Juca (1625-1694), a Portuguese nun and writer who authored several religious texts and was renowned for her literary skills. Her works provide valuable insights into the cultural and religious life of 17th-century Portugal.

As the JUCA surname spread across the globe, it also found its way to other parts of the world, including Spain, where it is sometimes rendered as "Juca" or "Xuca." In the 18th century, records from the Spanish city of Seville mention a prominent architect named Juan Juca (1712-1784), who designed several notable buildings in the region.

Throughout its history, the JUCA surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from farming and textile production to exploration, commerce, literature, and architecture. While it originated from humble beginnings, the name has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage spanning multiple centuries and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juca

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

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

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