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

Cauich, 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 Cauich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cauich in America

Cauich is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cauich surname appeared 247 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 Cauich.

The history of the last name Cauich

The surname CAUICH is of Mayan origin, specifically from the Yucatec Maya people of the Yucatan Peninsula in present-day Mexico. It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the 16th century, shortly after the Spanish conquest of the region.

One of the earliest known references to the CAUICH name can be found in the Chilam Balam, a collection of historical accounts and prophetic texts written by Maya scribes in the 16th and 17th centuries. These texts mention individuals with variations of the CAUICH surname, such as Cauich Can and Nah Cauich.

The name CAUICH is thought to derive from the Mayan word "cahuich," which means "to gather" or "to collect." This suggests that the surname may have originally been associated with occupations related to farming, harvesting, or collecting resources.

In the 17th century, a Maya noble and leader named Nachi Cauich played a significant role in the resistance against Spanish colonization in the Yucatan Peninsula. He was born around 1620 and led several uprisings against Spanish authorities until his capture and execution in 1671.

Another notable figure with the CAUICH surname was Francisco Cauich, a Maya priest and scholar who lived in the late 18th century. He is known for his extensive knowledge of Maya history, culture, and language, which he documented in several manuscripts.

During the 19th century, a prominent Maya family from the town of Ticul carried the CAUICH surname. This family included José María Cauich, a landowner and political figure who was involved in the Caste War of Yucatan, a Maya uprising against the Mexican government in the 1840s.

In more recent times, Mario Cauich, a Yucatecan writer and poet born in 1914, gained recognition for his works celebrating Maya culture and identity. He published several books of poetry and essays throughout his lifetime.

Another individual worth mentioning is Gaspar Antonio Cauich, a Maya sculptor and woodcarver who was active in the late 20th century. He was known for his intricate carvings depicting Maya mythology and traditions, and his works can be found in museums and collections around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cauich

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

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

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