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

Ajucum, 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 Ajucum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ajucum in America

Ajucum is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ajucum surname appeared 129 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 Ajucum.

The history of the last name Ajucum

The surname AJUCUM originates from the Yucatec Maya people of the Yucatán Peninsula in what is now southeastern Mexico. It first appeared in written records around the 16th century during the Spanish conquest of the region.

The name AJUCUM is derived from the Yucatec Maya words "aj" meaning "person" or "practitioner", and "ucum" meaning "that which is worshipped" or "reverence". Thus, the name likely referred to someone who held a prestigious religious or spiritual role within Maya society.

One of the earliest known references to the AJUCUM surname appears in the Chilam Balam books, which were handwritten Maya texts dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. These books contain historical accounts, prophecies, and other records of Maya culture and society.

A notable individual bearing the AJUCUM name was Gonzalo Ajucum, a Maya nobleman and leader who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the resistance against Spanish conquest and was eventually captured and executed by Spanish forces in 1546.

Another prominent figure was Jacinto Ajucum, a Maya priest and healer who lived in the 18th century. He is believed to have been a respected authority on traditional Maya medicine and spirituality, and his teachings were passed down through generations.

In the 19th century, Pedro Ajucum was a Maya farmer and landowner in the village of Tixcacalcupul, Yucatán. He was known for his efforts in preserving Maya agricultural practices and advocating for the rights of indigenous communities.

Miguel Ajucum, born in 1892, was a Maya artist and sculptor renowned for his intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Maya mythology and cultural traditions. His works are displayed in various museums and galleries throughout Mexico.

Another notable figure was María Ajucum, a Maya weaver and textile artist born in 1920. She was recognized for her exceptional skills in creating traditional Maya textiles using natural dyes and intricate patterns. Her works were highly valued and sought after by collectors and museums.

While the AJUCUM surname has its roots in the Maya culture of the Yucatán Peninsula, it has since spread to other regions of Mexico and beyond, carried by descendants of the Maya people and their cultural diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ajucum

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

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 Ajucum 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 Ajucum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Ajucum, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!