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

Palaguachi, 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 Palaguachi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Palaguachi in America

Palaguachi is the 26795th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Palaguachi surname appeared 908 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 Palaguachi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Palaguachi 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 Palaguachi

The surname Palaguachi originates from Ecuador, a country located in the northwestern part of South America. It is believed to have its roots in the indigenous Quechua language, which was widely spoken by the native populations in the region before the arrival of the Spanish colonizers.

One plausible theory suggests that Palaguachi is derived from the Quechua words "pala" meaning "valley" or "ravine," and "huachi" meaning "a type of shrub or plant." This combination could potentially indicate that the name was originally associated with a specific location, perhaps a valley or a region where a particular plant thrived.

The earliest known written records mentioning the surname Palaguachi date back to the late 16th century and early 17th century, during the Spanish colonial era in Ecuador. These records were primarily kept by Spanish officials and clergy, as they documented the indigenous populations and their settlements.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Juan Palaguachi, a renowned indigenous leader who played a significant role in the resistance against the Spanish colonizers in the early 17th century. He rallied the local tribes and organized uprisings against the oppressive colonial rule, becoming a symbol of indigenous resistance and pride.

Another historical figure with the Palaguachi surname was María Palaguachi, a renowned healer and midwife who lived in the 18th century. She was widely respected for her vast knowledge of traditional Ecuadorian medicine and her expertise in using local herbs and plant remedies to treat various ailments.

In the 19th century, there was a prominent Palaguachi family that owned vast tracts of land in the Andean highlands of Ecuador. They were known for their agricultural prowess and their contributions to the local economy, particularly in the cultivation of potatoes and other crops.

One member of this family, Pedro Palaguachi, gained recognition for his involvement in the struggle for Ecuadorian independence from Spain in the early 1800s. He supported the patriot forces and provided resources and supplies to the revolutionaries fighting against the Spanish colonial rule.

Another noteworthy individual was Josefina Palaguachi, a renowned artist and ceramist from the early 20th century. Her works, which featured intricate designs and motifs inspired by indigenous Ecuadorian traditions, gained international acclaim and were exhibited in various museums and galleries around the world.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Palaguachi throughout history, each leaving their mark in diverse fields such as resistance movements, traditional medicine, agriculture, independence struggles, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Palaguachi

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

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

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