Explore the Family Name Puac
The meaning of Puac
Amerindian (Guatemala; also Puác): Mayan name, from a Castilianized form of puaq ‘silver’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Puac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Puac has grown significantly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 87,729th most popular surname in the United States with 197 individuals carrying it, amounting to a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 residents. However, by 2010, the rank jumped to 32,960 and the count increased to 695, which is a remarkable 252.79% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose to 0.24, marking a 242.86% change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #32,960 | 62.43% |
| Count | 197 | 695 | 252.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.24 | 242.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puac
In terms of ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the individuals with the surname Puac identified as Hispanic. In 2000, about 95.94% of the Puacs identified as such, and this figure increased slightly to 97.41% in 2010. The number of Puacs who identify as White decreased from 2.54% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. There were no Puacs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or belonging to two or more races in either year. Interestingly, a small percentage (0.72%) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, a group that wasn't represented among the Puacs in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.94% | 97.41% | 1.53% |
| White | 2.54% | 1.73% | -31.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |