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

Amezcua, 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 Amezcua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amezcua in America

Amezcua is the 4889th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amezcua surname appeared 7,206 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Amezcua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amezcua to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Amezcua

The surname Amezcua originates from Mexico, tracing its roots back to the 16th century during the Spanish conquest and colonization of the region. It is believed to derive from the Nahuatl word "amatzcua," which translates to "water flowing from trees," likely referring to a place where sap or resin flowed from trees.

One of the earliest known references to the name Amezcua can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition in Mexico during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. These records document individuals bearing the surname, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

The Amezcua name has also been linked to the town of Amatzcua, located in the present-day state of Zacatecas, Mexico. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, with early settlers adopting it as their family name.

Historically, the name has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Amatzcua, Amatzcu, and Amazcua, reflecting the evolution of the language and regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Notable individuals with the surname Amezcua throughout history include:

1. Juan de Amezcua (c. 1540-1610), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of present-day Mexico and the southwestern United States.

2. Fray Antonio de Amezcua (1589-1660), a Franciscan missionary and linguist who worked extensively with indigenous communities in Mexico, contributing to the preservation of their languages and cultural traditions.

3. María de Amezcua (c. 1620-1675), a renowned healer and midwife in colonial Mexico, known for her expertise in traditional medicinal practices and her service to underprivileged communities.

4. José Amezcua y Nájera (1787-1854), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the interim president of Mexico for a brief period in 1838.

5. Dolores Amezcua (1920-2005), a Mexican artist and activist renowned for her vibrant murals and advocacy for social justice and indigenous rights.

While the Amezcua surname has its origins in Mexico, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped global communities over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amezcua

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

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 Amezcua 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Amezcua has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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