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

Vilcapoma, 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 Vilcapoma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vilcapoma in America

Vilcapoma is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vilcapoma surname appeared 105 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 Vilcapoma.

The history of the last name Vilcapoma

The surname VILCAPOMA originates from Peru, dating back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial era. It is thought to be derived from the Quechua language, which was widely spoken by the indigenous people of the Andes region. The name likely has roots in the Quechua words "villca" meaning sacred and "poma" meaning a type of wild fruit or plant.

VILCAPOMA was first recorded in historical documents from the Spanish colonization of Peru, particularly in census records and land titles. The name appears to have been concentrated in the Andean highlands, especially in the regions around Cusco and Puno, where Quechua was the predominant language.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname VILCAPOMA was Juan VILCAPOMA, a landowner in the Cusco region in the late 16th century. His name appeared in various legal documents pertaining to land disputes and property transactions during that period.

Another notable figure was Francisca VILCAPOMA, a prominent figure in the 17th century who played a significant role in preserving traditional Quechua cultural practices and beliefs. She was known for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her involvement in indigenous community affairs.

In the 18th century, Pedro VILCAPOMA was a respected leader and spokesperson for the indigenous communities in the Puno region. He advocated for the rights of the indigenous people and fought against the exploitation and mistreatment by Spanish authorities.

The VILCAPOMA surname continued to be prevalent in the Andes region throughout the 19th century. One notable individual was Mariana VILCAPOMA, a skilled textile weaver and artist who was renowned for her intricate designs and techniques, which incorporated traditional Andean motifs and symbols.

Another significant figure was Tomás VILCAPOMA, a prominent scholar and educator in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in establishing schools and educational programs aimed at preserving and promoting Quechua language and culture.

Throughout its history, the VILCAPOMA surname has been deeply rooted in the Andean indigenous communities and has played a role in preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vilcapoma

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

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

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