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

Cuahuizo, 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 Cuahuizo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuahuizo in America

Cuahuizo is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuahuizo surname appeared 329 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 Cuahuizo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuahuizo 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 Cuahuizo

The surname Cuahuizo has its origins in Mexico, dating back to the time of the Aztec civilization. It is derived from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs, with "cuahuitl" meaning "tree" and "izo" meaning "to make." Thus, the name is believed to have referred to those who worked with wood or were involved in forestry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cuahuizo can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that served as a census of sorts for the Aztec Empire. The document lists several individuals bearing the name Cuahuizo, suggesting it was already in use during this period.

During the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century, many indigenous names were recorded by the conquistadors and Spanish clergy. The name Cuahuizo was likely among those documented, though spellings may have varied due to the translation from Nahuatl to Spanish.

In the centuries following the conquest, the name Cuahuizo continued to be used among the descendants of the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in Mexico. Notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Juan Cuahuizo (c. 1550-1620), a respected elder and leader of the Tlaxcalan people during the early colonial period.
2. María Cuahuizo (c. 1630-1690), a renowned weaver and artisan known for her intricate textiles featuring traditional Aztec designs.
3. Pedro Cuahuizo (c. 1720-1790), a skilled carpenter and woodworker who contributed to the construction of several churches and buildings in the region of Puebla.
4. Juana Cuahuizo (c. 1830-1900), a respected midwife and healer in the state of Oaxaca, known for her extensive knowledge of traditional Aztec medicine.
5. Alejandro Cuahuizo (1892-1968), a prominent educator and advocate for indigenous rights who played a key role in promoting bilingual education in Mexico.

While the name has its roots in the Aztec culture, it has since spread throughout Mexico and is found in various regions of the country. The spelling has also evolved over time, with variations such as Cuahuizo, Cuahuizzo, and Cuauizo appearing in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuahuizo

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

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

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