Lavaca Name Origin
/lah-VAH-kah/-
Mexican (Hispanic) 60%
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American (Anglo) 30%
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Spanish (Hispanic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Lavaca
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name 'Lavaca' is likely derived from the Spanish language, possibly related to the Lavaca River in Texas, USA, which itself may have origins in indigenous or Spanish words. It is used as a place name and subsequently as a personal name, especially in Hispanic communities.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Lavaca each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).