Explore the Family Name Lachica
The meaning of Lachica
Spanish (southern; also La Chica): 1. from la chica, feminine form of el chico ‘the small one’, probably used as a nickname (see Chica). 2. probably also a habitational name from a place called with la chica (see 1 above), such as Gabia la Chica in Granada. The surname Lachica is most common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Lachica in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Lachica" has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, with a rank of 47,026, there were about 425 individuals with this surname in the U.S. However, by 2010, the rank improved to 38,582 with approximately 573 individuals carrying the name. This represents a jump of nearly 18% in rank and a growth of almost 35% in count. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k people only rose marginally from 0.16 to 0.19, indicating that while the surname became more common, it still remained relatively rare.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #38,582 | 17.96% |
| Count | 425 | 573 | 34.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lachica
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Lachica," based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with numbers growing from 63.76% in 2000 to 65.45% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 19.06% to 23.56%. However, the tables show a notable decrease in those who identify with two or more races, dropping from 5.18% to 2.62%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as White also fell from 11.76% to 7.85%. No data was given for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 63.76% | 65.45% | 2.65% |
| Hispanic | 19.06% | 23.56% | 23.61% |
| White | 11.76% | 7.85% | -33.25% |
| Two or More Races | 5.18% | 2.62% | -49.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |