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

Paucar, 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 Paucar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paucar in America

Paucar is the 23555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paucar surname appeared 1,078 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 Paucar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paucar 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 Paucar

The surname "PAUCAR" is of Peruvian origin, and it is believed to have its roots in the Quechua language spoken by the indigenous people of the Andes region. The name "Paucar" is derived from the Quechua word "pauqar," which means "dawn" or "daybreak."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "Paucar" can be found in the chronicles of the Spanish conquest of Peru in the 16th century. During this period, the Paucar family was documented as one of the prominent noble families of the Inca Empire, with their ancestral roots traced back to the ancient Ayar brothers, the legendary founders of the Inca civilization.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Yawar Paucar, a descendant of the Inca nobility, played a significant role in the resistance against the Spanish colonial rule. He led a revolt in the Vilcabamba region, known as the last stronghold of the Inca resistance, and his name has been immortalized in the historical accounts of that era.

In the 19th century, José María Paucar was a renowned Peruvian writer and intellectual who contributed to the literary and political landscape of his time. He was born in Lima in 1818 and dedicated his life to promoting education and Indigenous rights.

Another notable bearer of the name was Manuel Paucar, a Peruvian artist and painter who lived between 1874 and 1945. His works, which often depicted scenes from Andean life and Inca mythology, are considered significant contributions to the artistic heritage of Peru.

In more recent times, Juan Paucar Palomino, born in 1945, has been recognized as a prominent figure in the preservation and promotion of traditional Andean music and dance. He has dedicated his life to ensuring that the cultural traditions of his ancestors are passed down to future generations.

The surname "Paucar" continues to be widely present in Peru, particularly in the Andean regions, where it is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the indigenous populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paucar

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

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

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