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

Coatl, 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 Coatl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coatl in America

Coatl is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coatl surname appeared 107 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 Coatl.

The history of the last name Coatl

The surname COATL is believed to have originated in Mexico, with its roots dating back to the Aztec civilization. The word "coatl" is derived from the Nahuatl language and translates to "snake" or "serpent," which was a revered symbol in Aztec culture.

The earliest known references to the name COATL can be found in Aztec codices and historical accounts from the 16th century, when the Spanish conquistadors encountered the Aztec Empire. One of the most notable individuals bearing this name was Cuauhtémoc Coatl, the last Tlatoani (ruler) of the Aztec city-state of Tenochtitlan, who fiercely resisted the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés.

During the colonial era, the name COATL was often adapted and Hispanicized, leading to variations such as Coatl, Coatli, or Coatlí. Some prominent figures from this period include Doña María Coatl, a noble woman who played a significant role in the defense of Tenochtitlan against the Spanish forces in the early 16th century.

As the years passed, the surname COATL spread throughout various regions of Mexico and Central America, with some families tracing their lineage back to the Aztec nobility. One notable example is Juan Coatl, a 17th-century scholar and writer who authored several works on Nahuatl language and culture.

In the 19th century, the name COATL gained recognition through the works of Mexican artist and illustrator Fernando Coatl (1824-1892), whose depictions of Aztec mythology and traditions were highly acclaimed.

Another prominent figure was Emilia Coatl (1866-1948), a Mexican educator and women's rights activist who fought for equal access to education and advocated for indigenous communities.

Throughout the centuries, the surname COATL has been a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Mexico and the enduring legacy of the Aztec civilization. While its origins can be traced back to pre-colonial times, the name has continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diversity and resilience of Mexican culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coatl

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

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

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