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

Michaca, 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 Michaca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Michaca in America

Michaca is the 36379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Michaca surname appeared 615 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 Michaca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Michaca 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 Michaca

The surname MICHACA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "michaca," which means "mixture" or "blend." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was of mixed ancestry or who worked with blending materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MICHACA can be found in the archives of Seville, where a certain Juan MICHACA was listed as a merchant in 1548. This indicates that the name was already well-established in southern Spain during that time period.

In the 17th century, the MICHACA name appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. For example, there is a record of a Pedro MICHACA who served as a soldier in the Spanish army during the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Juana MICHACA, a renowned seamstress in Madrid who was commissioned to create intricate embroidery work for the Spanish royal court in the late 1600s. Her exceptional craftsmanship was highly regarded, and her designs were coveted by the nobility of the time.

During the 18th century, the MICHACA name appears to have become more widely distributed throughout Spain and its territories. In 1734, a man named Francisco MICHACA was appointed as the Governor of the Spanish colony of Florida, where he served for several years before returning to Spain.

In the 19th century, the MICHACA surname gained recognition in the field of literature. One of the most famous individuals with this name was the Spanish poet and playwright, Antonio MICHACA (1810-1887). His works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime, and he is considered a pioneer of the Romantic movement in Spanish literature.

While the MICHACA name has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Latin America, where descendants of Spanish settlers have carried on the surname. Despite its geographic dispersion, the name remains a testament to its rich Spanish heritage and the fascinating blend of cultures and histories that have shaped its evolution over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Michaca

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

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

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