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

Amantecatl, 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 Amantecatl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amantecatl in America

Amantecatl is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amantecatl surname appeared 101 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 Amantecatl.

The history of the last name Amantecatl

The surname "AMANTECATL" has its origins in ancient Mexico, dating back to the time of the Aztec civilization. It is derived from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of central Mexico.

The word "amantecatl" in Nahuatl means "one who prepares or sells paper". It is a combination of the Nahuatl words "amatl" (paper) and "tecatl" (seller or maker). This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with those involved in the production or trade of paper, which was an important commodity in pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica.

Historically, the name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the areas around modern-day Mexico City, which was the center of the Aztec Empire. Some of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in codices and other documents from the 16th century, shortly after the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

One notable individual with the surname AMANTECATL was Cuauhtli Amantecatl, a high-ranking Aztec noble who lived in the late 15th century. He served as a military leader and advisor to the Aztec ruler Ahuitzotl.

Another historical figure with this name was Juan Amantecatl, a Mexican artist and sculptor who lived in the 17th century. He is known for his work on the baroque altarpieces and decorations in several churches in Mexico City and Puebla.

In the 18th century, there was a prominent family of merchants and landowners in the region of Puebla with the surname AMANTECATL. One of the members of this family, Diego Amantecatl, was a wealthy hacienda owner and benefactor of several local churches and monasteries.

The name AMANTECATL can also be found in some early colonial records and documents related to land ownership and legal disputes in various parts of central Mexico.

Additionally, there are historical references to a village or settlement called Amantecatl, which was likely named after a person or family with this surname. The exact location of this place is unclear, but it is mentioned in some 16th and 17th century documents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amantecatl

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

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

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