2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Coyotecatl
A surname referring to the mythological Coyote and to someone who revered that figure.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Coyotecatl. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Coyotecatl 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Coyotecatl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Coyotecatl, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%) and White (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Coyotecatl
The surname COYOTECATL has its origins in the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs of ancient Mexico. It is derived from the words "coyotl" meaning coyote and "catl" meaning person, roughly translating to "person of the coyote".
The name likely arose as a way to distinguish individuals or families who lived in areas inhabited by coyotes or had a close association with these animals. It may have been bestowed upon a skilled hunter or someone who displayed characteristics associated with the coyote, such as cunning or adaptability.
Nahuatl names were commonly used among the indigenous populations of Mexico before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. However, written records from this period are scarce, making it difficult to pinpoint the earliest known individuals bearing the COYOTECATL name.
One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that contains a census of the tribute paid to the Aztec rulers. Among the lists of names, several variations of COYOTECATL appear, suggesting its use among the nobility or prominent families of the time.
As the Spanish colonization of Mexico progressed, many indigenous names were integrated into the Spanish naming system. This likely contributed to the preservation and adaptation of the COYOTECATL surname over the centuries.
Notable individuals with the COYOTECATL surname include:
1. Juan COYOTECATL (c. 1520 - 1590), a skilled interpreter and diplomat who played a crucial role in facilitating communication between the Spanish and the Aztecs during the early years of colonization.
2. María COYOTECATL (c. 1550 - 1610), a renowned healer and herbalist whose knowledge of traditional Aztec medicine was sought after by both indigenous and Spanish communities.
3. Pedro COYOTECATL (c. 1580 - 1640), a skilled artist and sculptor who created intricate works depicting Aztec mythology and cultural traditions.
4. Juana COYOTECATL (c. 1600 - 1670), a brave warrior who fought alongside her husband in the resistance against Spanish oppression, earning her the respect of both sides.
5. Miguel COYOTECATL (c. 1650 - 1720), a prominent landowner and farmer who helped preserve ancient agricultural practices and played a key role in the development of sustainable farming methods in the region.
While the COYOTECATL surname has its roots in pre-colonial Mexico, it has endured and spread throughout the centuries, becoming a testament to the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Aztec people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Coyotecatl
Among Census respondents with the surname Coyotecatl, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%) and White (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Coyotecatl 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 Coyotecatl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.8% · 105
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.6% · 4
- White1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Coyotecatl
Coyotecatl 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
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+10 bearers (+9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,478 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.8%) | Up 10,478 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 Coyotecatl 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 | #158,432 | #147,954 | 6.6% |
| Count | 102 | 112 | 9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 24.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Coyotecatl bearers went from 102 to 112 (+9.8% change). The surname moved up 10,478 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #147,954.
FAQ
Coyotecatl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Coyotecatl?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Coyotecatl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Coyotecatl?
Coyotecatl ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Coyotecatl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Coyotecatl.
Has Coyotecatl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Coyotecatl went from 102 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 10 (+9.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Coyotecatl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Coyotecatl, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%) and White (1.8%). 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 Coyotecatl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Coyotecatl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%), White (1.8%). 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 Coyotecatl (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 Coyotecatl mean?
A surname referring to the mythological Coyote and to someone who revered that figure. 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 Coyotecatl (0.04 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 last name Coyotecatl?
If you just want to know how many people are called Coyotecatl, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.