Explore the Family Name Pachuca
The meaning of Pachuca
Hispanic (Mexico): habitational name from the city of Pachuca de Soto, the capital of the Mexican state of Hidalgo, from Nahuatl (Aztec).
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How common is the last name Pachuca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pachuca has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,141st in popularity but by 2010, it had risen to 49,999th – a significant improvement of approximately 20.81%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 296 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, marking a 41.55% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Pachuca per 100,000 population increased by 27.27%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #49,999 | 20.81% |
| Count | 296 | 419 | 41.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pachuca
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals noteworthy changes in the distribution among those carrying the surname Pachuca between 2000 and 2010. Hispanic representation rose by 4.21% to reach 91.89%, asserting a dominant ethnic identity in this group. Conversely, the proportion identifying as White fell drastically by almost 32%, from 9.12% to 6.21%. The number of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname showed little change, decreasing slightly by 1.18% to 1.67%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Moreover, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.18% | 91.89% | 4.21% |
| White | 9.12% | 6.21% | -31.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 1.67% | -1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |