Explore the Family Name Huaracha
The meaning of Huaracha
Amerindian: 1. (Mexico): from Mexican Spanish huaracha, a Castilianized form of a Tarascan word denoting a kind of a sandal. 2. (Peru): from a Castilianized form of a Quechuan or Aymaran word denoting either a kind of basket suspended from the roof to store things, or an elevated wooden plank used for a bed.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huaracha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huaracha has seen increased popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,563 in terms of frequency but jumped to 37,288 by 2010, indicating an increase in popularity of almost 25%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew substantially from 398 to 598, a rise of over 50%, between 2000 and 2010. This led to an increase in the proportion per 100k people from 0.15 to 0.2, signifying a 33.33% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #37,288 | 24.77% |
| Count | 398 | 598 | 50.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.2 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huaracha
The ethnicity associated with the surname Huaracha has remained relatively stable during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of those with this surname identify as Hispanic, with 94.97% in 2000 rising slightly to 95.65% by 2010. A small percentage, 3.52% in 2000 and 3.85% in 2010, identified as White. There was no change reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, either because the numbers were too small or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.97% | 95.65% | 0.72% |
| White | 3.52% | 3.85% | 9.37% |
| 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% |