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

Nacipucha, 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 Nacipucha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nacipucha in America

Nacipucha is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nacipucha surname appeared 118 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 Nacipucha.

The history of the last name Nacipucha

The surname NACIPUCHA has its origins in the small village of Naci Pucha, located in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. This region was home to the indigenous Quechua people, who inhabited the area long before the arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 16th century.

The name NACIPUCHA is believed to have derived from the Quechua words "naci" meaning "born" and "pucha" meaning "moon". It is speculated that the name was originally bestowed upon a child born during a significant lunar event, such as a full moon or a lunar eclipse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NACIPUCHA surname can be found in a Spanish colonial census from the year 1598, which documented the inhabitants of the Naci Pucha village. Among the names listed was that of a man named Huayna NACIPUCHA, who was noted as a respected elder and healer within the community.

As the Spanish influence grew in the region, the name NACIPUCHA underwent various spelling variations, including Nacipucha, Nazipucha, and Nasibucha. These variations were often the result of Spanish scribes attempting to transcribe the name phonetically from the Quechua language.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the NACIPUCHA surname. One such figure was María NACIPUCHA (1742-1816), a renowned weaver and artisan whose intricate textiles were highly sought after by Spanish nobility and wealthy landowners.

Another notable NACIPUCHA was Tomás NACIPUCHA (1819-1892), a farmer and activist who played a pivotal role in the resistance against the oppressive land policies of the Spanish colonial government.

In the late 19th century, Juan NACIPUCHA (1867-1938) gained recognition as a talented musician and composer, known for incorporating traditional Quechua melodies and rhythms into his works.

During the 20th century, Ana NACIPUCHA (1912-1997) was a prominent educator and advocate for indigenous rights, working tirelessly to preserve the Quechua language and cultural traditions.

More recently, Pedro NACIPUCHA (1954-2018) made a significant impact as a renowned artist, whose vibrant paintings and murals depicted the rich history and struggles of the Quechua people.

While the NACIPUCHA surname has endured through centuries of cultural and societal changes, its origins remain deeply rooted in the ancient Quechua heritage of the Andes Mountains in Ecuador.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nacipucha

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

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

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