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

Minchala, 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 Minchala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minchala in America

Minchala is the 33450th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minchala surname appeared 682 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 Minchala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minchala 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 Minchala

The surname MINCHALA has its origins in Ecuador, stemming from the indigenous Quechua language spoken by the Inca civilization. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century, during the height of the Inca Empire.

MINCHALA is derived from the Quechua words "mincha," meaning "to pluck or harvest," and "la," indicating a place or location. This suggests the name may have been associated with agricultural communities or regions known for their harvesting activities.

Early written records of the surname MINCHALA are scarce, as the Inca civilization relied primarily on oral traditions and quipu (knotted cord devices used for record-keeping). However, some historical references can be found in Spanish colonial documents from the 16th century onwards, following the conquest of the Inca Empire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname MINCHALA was Juan Minchala, a prominent leader in the resistance against Spanish colonization in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the uprising led by Tupac Amaru II, the last indigenous ruler of the Neo-Inca State, in 1780-1783.

Another notable figure was María Minchala, a renowned artist and ceramist from the village of Calderón, near Quito, in the early 19th century. Her intricate pottery and sculptures embodied the rich cultural heritage of the region.

In the mid-19th century, Pedro Minchala was a renowned healer and herbalist, renowned for his extensive knowledge of traditional Andean medicine. His contributions to preserving indigenous healing practices were widely recognized.

During the 20th century, Ramón Minchala gained prominence as a celebrated writer and poet, known for his poignant depictions of life in the Ecuadorian Andes. His works shed light on the struggles and resilience of indigenous communities.

More recently, Lucía Minchala has made a name for herself as a human rights activist and advocate for indigenous rights in Ecuador. Her efforts have brought international attention to issues faced by the country's indigenous populations.

While the surname MINCHALA has its roots in Ecuador, it has since spread to other parts of South America and beyond, carried by individuals of Ecuadorian descent or those with ties to the region's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minchala

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

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

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