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

Cuateco, 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 Cuateco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuateco in America

Cuateco is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuateco surname appeared 152 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 Cuateco.

The history of the last name Cuateco

The surname CUATECO originates from Mexico, dating back to the pre-Columbian era. It is derived from the Nahuatl word "cuauhteco," which means "people of the eagle." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular tribe or group of people who revered the eagle as a symbol of strength and power.

The earliest recorded instances of the name CUATECO can be found in historical documents and codices from the 16th century, when the Spanish conquistadors encountered the indigenous populations of Mexico. One notable example is the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that depicts the tributes paid to the Aztec ruler, Moctezuma II. In this document, the name CUATECO appears as a reference to a specific region or community within the Aztec Empire.

During the colonial era, the CUATECO name was often associated with individuals of indigenous descent who lived in the central regions of Mexico, particularly in the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala. Some historical figures bearing this surname include:

1. Juan CUATECO (c. 1550-1620), a prominent leader of the Tlaxcaltecan people who played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.

2. María CUATECO (c. 1580-1650), a renowned curandera (healer) and midwife in the city of Puebla, renowned for her knowledge of traditional medicinal practices.

3. Pedro CUATECO (c. 1610-1685), a skilled artisan and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region of Tlaxcala.

4. Juana CUATECO (c. 1670-1730), a respected educator and founder of one of the earliest schools for indigenous children in the city of Puebla.

5. Ignacio CUATECO (c. 1750-1825), a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Cuauhtinchan, known for his advocacy for the rights of indigenous peoples during the Mexican War of Independence.

In some instances, the name CUATECO may have been influenced by or derived from certain place names or geographical features in central Mexico, such as the town of Cuautlancingo or the Cuautecatl River. However, the exact origins and meaning of the name remain rooted in the indigenous Nahuatl language and cultural traditions of pre-Columbian Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuateco

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

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

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