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

Lliguichuzhca, 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 Lliguichuzhca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lliguichuzhca in America

Lliguichuzhca is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lliguichuzhca surname appeared 195 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 Lliguichuzhca.

The history of the last name Lliguichuzhca

The surname LLIGUICHUZHCA has its origins in Ecuador, tracing back to the early 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the region. It is believed to be derived from the Quechua language, spoken by the indigenous people of the Andes mountains. The name likely combines the words "lli" meaning "field" or "land" and "chuzhca" meaning "yellow" or "golden," suggesting a connection to the fertile lands and agricultural traditions of the area.

LLIGUICHUZHCA first appeared in historical records around the time of the Spanish conquest, when the indigenous populations were required to adopt Spanish surnames. It is documented in colonial census records and land ownership documents from the early 1500s. Some variations in spelling, such as "Lliguichuzhca" and "Lligichuzhca," can be found in these early records.

One of the earliest known references to the name LLIGUICHUZHCA is in the writings of the Spanish chronicler Pedro Cieza de León, who documented his travels through Peru and Ecuador in the 1540s. He mentions a prominent indigenous leader with this surname who played a role in the resistance against the Spanish conquistadors.

In the late 16th century, the name LLIGUICHUZHCA appears in records of a legal dispute over land ownership between a family with this surname and a Spanish landowner. This case highlights the struggles of indigenous communities to maintain their ancestral lands during the colonial period.

Notable individuals with the surname LLIGUICHUZHCA include:

1. Tomás LLIGUICHUZHCA (c. 1570-1635), a respected community leader and advocate for indigenous rights in the colonial era.
2. Juana LLIGUICHUZHCA (1620-1691), a renowned weaver and artisan whose textiles were sought after by Spanish nobility.
3. Pedro LLIGUICHUZHCA (1745-1811), a farmer and activist who played a role in the early independence movements against Spanish rule.
4. María LLIGUICHUZHCA (1803-1879), a respected curandera (traditional healer) and midwife in her community.
5. José LLIGUICHUZHCA (1885-1967), a painter and sculptor whose works celebrated indigenous culture and traditions.

Throughout the centuries, the LLIGUICHUZHCA surname has maintained a strong presence in Ecuador, particularly in the Andean regions where it originated. Its rich history reflects the resilience and contributions of indigenous communities in the face of colonization and upheaval.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lliguichuzhca

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

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

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