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

Xa, 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 Xa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Xa in America

Xa is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Xa surname appeared 179 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 Xa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Xa 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 Xa

The surname XA is relatively rare and has obscure origins. The name is believed to have originated from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically from regions that are now part of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period around the 12th century. Linguistic scholars suggest that the name XA may have stemmed from regional dialects or local languages that were common in that area and time period.

In terms of etymology, the surname XA might derive from an old Iberian word, perhaps related to geographical features or local flora and fauna. No exact ancient word has been definitively identified, but researchers suspect that it could be connected to an archaic term for a place or natural element. Variations and similar spellings such as Ja, Xà, or Xa with diacritical marks have appeared in historical documents.

One of the earliest historical references to the surname XA can be found in a 13th-century land registry in the Kingdom of León, where a certain Álvaro de XA is mentioned as a minor nobleman with landholdings. This record provides one of the few pieces of documentary evidence linking the surname to a specific individual and location.

In another historical manuscript dated to the early 14th century, a merchant named Bartolomeu XA is recorded as having participated in a trade expedition to North Africa. This entry highlights the gradual spread of the surname beyond the Iberian Peninsula due to trade and migration during the medieval period.

An additional notable bearer of the surname in the mid-15th century was Rodrigo XA, a knight who fought in the Reconquista, the series of campaigns by Christian states to recapture territory from the Muslim Moors. His service was commemorated in several chronicles of the period.

In the 16th century, a physician named María XA gained prominence in Lisbon for her work during a plague outbreak. Her medical expertise was documented in a series of letters and treatises that have since been preserved in Portuguese archives.

Moving into the 17th century, the surname XA continues to be found in historical records. One notable individual was Francisco de XA, a renowned poet and playwright whose works are considered part of the Spanish Golden Age of literature. Francisco's birth date is recorded as 1623, and he died in 1676.

These historical references highlight the geographical spread and diverse roles assumed by individuals bearing the surname XA over the centuries. The name serves as a testament to the rich cultural and societal contributions of its bearers throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Xa

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

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

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