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Púca
The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost; plural púcaí), pooka, phouka is primarily a creature of Celtic folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could help or hinder rural and marine communities. Púcaí can have dark or white fur or hair. The creatures were said to be shape-changers, which could take the appearance of horses, goats, cats, dogs, and hares. They may also take a human form, which includes various animal features, such as ears or a tail. The púca has counterparts throughout the Celtic cultures of Northwest Europe. For instance, in Welsh mythology it is named the pwca and in Cornish the Bucca. In the Channel Islands, the pouque were said to be fairies who lived near ancient stones; in Channel Island French a cromlech, or prehistoric tomb, is referred to as a pouquelée or pouquelay(e); poulpiquet and polpegan are corresponding terms in Brittany.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
PUCA
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Puca is ranked #71886 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Puca surname appeared 271 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Puca.
71.9% or 195 total occurrences were White.
24.7% or 67 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
2.2% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of púca in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of púca in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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