Explore the Family Name Hiracheta
The meaning of Hiracheta
Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Basque Iracheta.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiracheta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hiracheta has shown considerable growth in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 64,750th but jumped to 53,419th by 2010, reflecting a significant increase of 17.5%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 287 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, an increase of nearly 35%. This rise is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went up from 0.11 to 0.13 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #53,419 | 17.5% |
| Count | 287 | 387 | 34.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiracheta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Hiracheta identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight increase over the decade, moving from 79.79% to 85.27%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 17.77% in 2000 to 13.70% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.79% | 85.27% | 6.87% |
| White | 17.77% | 13.7% | -22.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |