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

Munsayac, 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 Munsayac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munsayac in America

Munsayac is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munsayac surname appeared 192 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 Munsayac.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munsayac 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 Munsayac

The surname "MUNSAYAC" has its origins in the Quechua language, spoken by indigenous peoples in the Andes region of South America, particularly in Peru and Bolivia. It likely emerged during the time of the Inca Empire, which ruled over a vast territory from the late 15th to early 16th century.

This surname is believed to have derived from the Quechua words "munay" meaning "to love" and "sayaq" meaning "one who waits or remains." The combination of these words suggests a meaning along the lines of "one who waits or remains with love" or "one who is patient and loving."

While there are no known historical records specifically mentioning this surname, it is possible that it was used among the Quechua-speaking population during the Inca era and the subsequent Spanish colonial period in Peru.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 17th century, when a man named Isidro Munsayac was mentioned in a local register in the town of Huamanga, located in the Ayacucho region of Peru.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Felipe Munsayac, a Quechua artisan and weaver who lived in the 18th century and was renowned for his intricate textile work, which incorporated traditional Andean designs and motifs.

In the 19th century, a woman named Juana Munsayac gained recognition for her contributions to preserving Quechua cultural traditions and folklore in the Cusco region of Peru.

During the early 20th century, a prominent Peruvian anthropologist and writer named Víctor Munsayac conducted extensive research on the Quechua language and published several works documenting the rich cultural heritage of the Andean peoples.

More recently, in the late 20th century, a Peruvian politician and activist named Rosario Munsayac played a significant role in advocating for the rights and representation of indigenous communities in her country.

While the surname "MUNSAYAC" is relatively uncommon outside of Peru and Bolivia, it holds a deep connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Quechua people and serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of indigenous languages and traditions in the Andean region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munsayac

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

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

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