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

Cuahutle, 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 Cuahutle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuahutle in America

Cuahutle is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuahutle surname appeared 171 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 Cuahutle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuahutle 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 Cuahutle

The surname CUAHUTLE has its origins in Mexico, dating back to the pre-Columbian era of the Aztec civilization. The name is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and various other indigenous groups in central Mexico.

CUAHUTLE is a combination of two Nahuatl words: "cuahuitl," meaning "tree," and "tetl," meaning "stone." This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation involving wood and stone, possibly related to construction or carpentry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CUAHUTLE surname can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented the history, customs, and tribute payments of various towns and provinces in the Aztec Empire. The codex mentions a town called "Cuauhtlixco," which could be a variation or precursor of the CUAHUTLE surname.

During the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, many indigenous people adopted Spanish surnames or had their names Hispanicized. It is likely that the CUAHUTLE surname emerged as a result of this process, with the original Nahuatl name being adapted to Spanish spelling and pronunciation.

Notable individuals with the CUAHUTLE surname include:

1. Tizoc Cuahutle (c. 1480 - 1521), an Aztec ruler and the eighth Tlatoani (king) of Tenochtitlan, who reigned from 1484 to 1486.
2. Juan Cuahutle (fl. 1550s), a Native Mexican soldier and interpreter who assisted the Spanish conquistadors during the conquest of the Chichimeca region in northern Mexico.
3. Mariana Cuahutle (fl. 1600s), a renowned Nahua poet and writer who contributed to the preservation of Nahuatl literature and culture during the colonial period.
4. Pedro Cuahutle (1780 - 1845), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as Governor of Jalisco from 1842 to 1843.
5. Juana Cuahutle (1825 - 1890), a celebrated Mexican ceramist and potter whose works were widely acclaimed for their intricate designs and artistic merit.

While the CUAHUTLE surname has its roots in ancient Mesoamerican cultures, it has persisted and evolved over centuries, adapting to the changing linguistic and cultural landscapes of Mexico. Today, it remains a testament to the rich heritage and resilience of indigenous Mexican communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuahutle

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

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

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