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

Nacua, 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 Nacua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nacua in America

Nacua is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nacua surname appeared 167 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 Nacua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nacua 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 Nacua

The surname NACUA originates from the Philippines, specifically from the Visayan region. It likely emerged in the 16th or 17th century during the Spanish colonial period. NACUA is believed to be derived from the Visayan word "nakuha," which means "to acquire" or "to obtain." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who had acquired or obtained something of significance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NACUA surname can be found in the 18th century Spanish colonial records from the Philippines. In 1762, a document mentions a landowner named Juan NACUA, who owned a sizable tract of land in the province of Cebu. This indicates that the NACUA family may have been prominent landowners or individuals of some social standing during that time.

In the 19th century, the NACUA surname appears in several Philippine historical documents and records. For instance, in 1867, a man named Pedro NACUA is listed as a member of a local governing council in the town of Bogo, Cebu. Additionally, in 1882, a woman named Maria NACUA is recorded as a teacher at a local school in the town of Argao, Cebu.

One notable individual with the NACUA surname was Ignacio NACUA, born in 1845 in Cebu. Ignacio was a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He served as a military commander and played a significant role in several battles against Spanish forces in the Visayas region.

Another notable NACUA was Pascual NACUA, born in 1892 in Negros Occidental. Pascual was a celebrated writer and poet during the early 20th century. He published several collections of poetry and short stories that explored themes of Philippine identity and cultural heritage. His works were widely acclaimed and influential in the development of Philippine literature.

In more recent history, Josefa NACUA, born in 1922 in Leyte, was a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools and educational programs aimed at empowering women and promoting gender equality in the Philippines. Josefa NACUA was recognized for her contributions and received numerous awards throughout her lifetime.

While these are just a few examples, the NACUA surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the Philippines, particularly in the Visayan region. It has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various aspects of Philippine society, from landowners and community leaders to revolutionaries, writers, and educators.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nacua

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

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

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