Explore the Family Name Uzhca
The meaning of Uzhca
Amerindian (Ecuador): variant of Ushca, a Cañari name, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Uzhca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Uzhca has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Uzhca was ranked as the 98,298th most common surname, with 171 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had risen to the rank of 55,386, with a count of 371 individuals named Uzhca, marking an increase of approximately 43.66% in rank and 116.96% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a change of 116.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #55,386 | 43.66% |
| Count | 171 | 371 | 116.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.13 | 116.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uzhca
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Uzhca identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, around 95.32% identified as Hispanic, increasing to 96.50% in 2010. The percentage identifying as White was not recorded in 2000 but increased to 2.96% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Uzhca surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.32% | 96.5% | 1.24% |
| White | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| 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% |