Find out how popular the last name Acatitlán is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Acatitlán.

Acatitlán, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Acatitlán surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acatitlán in America

Acatitlán is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acatitlán surname appeared 124 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Acatitlán.

The history of the last name Acatitlán

The surname Acatitlan has its origins in Mexico, derived from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The name is believed to have originated around the 14th or 15th century, during the height of the Aztec Empire.

Acatitlan is a combination of two Nahuatl words: "acatl," meaning "reed," and "titlan," which can be translated as "among" or "place of." The name likely referred to a place where reeds or reed-like plants were abundant, perhaps a town or settlement situated near a body of water or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Acatitlan can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented the history, customs, and tributes paid to the Aztec rulers. The Codex Mendoza mentions an individual named Acatitlan, who may have been a prominent figure or landowner from a place bearing that name.

During the Spanish colonization of Mexico, many indigenous names were adapted and Hispanicized, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. As a result, the Acatitlan surname may have been recorded in different forms, such as Acatitlán or Acatitlán.

Notable individuals with the surname Acatitlan include:

1. Juan Acatitlan (c. 1480-1550), a Nahua scholar and translator who assisted in the early Spanish efforts to understand and document the Nahuatl language and Aztec culture.

2. María Acatitlan (c. 1520-1590), a renowned weaver and artist who created intricate textiles and tapestries incorporating Aztec designs and motifs.

3. Pedro Acatitlan (c. 1570-1640), a cartographer and explorer who accompanied Spanish expeditions and helped create detailed maps of various regions in New Spain (colonial Mexico).

4. Juana Acatitlan (c. 1625-1690), a notable herbalist and traditional healer who utilized indigenous medicinal plants and remedies.

5. Miguel Acatitlan (c. 1720-1790), a prominent architect and mason who contributed to the construction of several churches and buildings in Mexico City, blending Spanish and indigenous architectural styles.

While the surname Acatitlan may have evolved and become less common over time, it remains a significant link to Mexico's indigenous heritage and the rich cultural tapestry woven by the Aztecs and other native groups.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acatitlán

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Acatitlán.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Acatitlán was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Acatitlán was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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