Explore the Family Name Bacca
The meaning of Bacca
English: from early Middle English, pronounced bæˈk. It is one of the first surnames that appeared in the early Middle English.
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How common is the last name Bacca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bacca in the United States has seen a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name rose from 48,469th to 47,791st during this period, marking a growth of 1.4%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the surname grew by an estimated 8.31%, from 409 to 443 people. However, its proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #47,791 | 1.4% |
| Count | 409 | 443 | 8.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bacca
The ethnicity associated with the Bacca surname also showed some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the predominant ethnic identity was White at 62.10% which slightly decreased to 60.95% in 2010. The Hispanic community had the second highest representation with an increase from 32.76% in 2000 to 34.09% in 2010. Although the American Indian and Alaskan Native group only comprised a small percentage of the Bacca surname bearers, they saw a significant relative increase of 7.85% over the decade. Finally, the surname made its debut in the mixed race category in 2010 with a representation of 1.13%. There were no recorded Baccas of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black identity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.1% | 60.95% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 32.76% | 34.09% | 4.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.93% | 3.16% | 7.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |