2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Amantecatl
An Aztec surname meaning "rain by strong winds" in the Nahuatl language.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Amantecatl. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Amantecatl surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Amantecatl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Amantecatl, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amantecatl
Among Census respondents with the surname Amantecatl, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Amantecatl bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Amantecatl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.0% · 97
- White2.0% · 2
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Amantecatl
Amantecatl appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 4,442 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Amantecatl surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #155,270 | 2.8% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Amantecatl bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 4,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,270.
FAQ
Amantecatl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Amantecatl?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Amantecatl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Amantecatl?
Amantecatl ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Amantecatl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Amantecatl.
Has Amantecatl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Amantecatl went from 101 recorded bearers to 101. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Amantecatl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Amantecatl, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Amantecatl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Amantecatl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.0%), White (2.0%), Black (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Amantecatl (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Amantecatl mean?
An Aztec surname meaning "rain by strong winds" in the Nahuatl language. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Amantecatl (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Amantecatl?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.