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

Pachuca, 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 Pachuca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pachuca in America

Pachuca is the 49999th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pachuca surname appeared 419 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 Pachuca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pachuca 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 Pachuca

The surname Pachuca finds its origins in Mexico, dating back to the colonial period of the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the indigenous Aztec people. The name is closely associated with the city of Pachuca, located in the central Mexican state of Hidalgo.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Pachuca name can be traced back to a 16th-century manuscript documenting land grants and property deeds in the region. This suggests that the surname may have been adopted by prominent families or individuals who held significant landholdings in or around the city of Pachuca during that time.

In the 17th century, records indicate that a Pachuca family played a notable role in the local mining industry, which was a major economic activity in the area. The Pachuca silver mines were among the most productive in New Spain, attracting many skilled miners and entrepreneurs.

One notable individual bearing the Pachuca surname was Juan de Pachuca, a renowned architect and builder who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is credited with the construction of several important churches and buildings in the region, including portions of the iconic Pachuca Cathedral.

Another historical figure associated with this surname was María Pachuca, a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century. Born in 1885, she dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for girls and women in Mexico, challenging traditional gender norms of the time.

In the realm of literature, the Mexican writer and poet José Pachuca (1892-1978) gained recognition for his works that explored themes of social injustice and the plight of marginalized communities. His novels and poetry collections provided a voice for the underprivileged and highlighted the cultural richness of Mexico.

The surname Pachuca has also been linked to several prominent political figures throughout Mexican history. One example is Ignacio Pachuca (1875-1942), who served as a influential senator and played a key role in shaping national policies during the post-revolutionary period.

While the Pachuca name originated in central Mexico, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, as descendants of these families migrated and established roots in new locations. However, the name remains closely associated with its historical ties to the city of Pachuca and the surrounding region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pachuca

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Pachuca, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!