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

Cuyuch, 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 Cuyuch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuyuch in America

Cuyuch is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuyuch surname appeared 244 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 Cuyuch.

The history of the last name Cuyuch

The surname CUYUCH has its origins in Mexico and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The name is thought to be a combination of the words "cuyu" meaning "song" and "chi" meaning "place," suggesting it may have referred to a place where songs or music were prominent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CUYUCH surname can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that served as a census and record of tribute payments. The document lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as Cuyuchi and Cuyuchtzin, indicating its use among the Aztec nobility.

During the Spanish colonial period in Mexico, the CUYUCH surname appeared in various official records and documents. For example, in 1567, a man named Juan CUYUCH was listed as a landowner in the town of Tlaxcala, near modern-day Mexico City. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its original region and was adopted by individuals of different backgrounds.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the CUYUCH surname was María Josefa CUYUCH (1735-1802), a renowned poet and writer from Puebla. Her works, which included religious poetry and plays, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and helped to preserve the linguistic and cultural heritage of her ancestors.

Another noteworthy individual with the CUYUCH surname was Pedro CUYUCH (1825-1887), a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Mexican ambassador to the United States in the 1870s. He played a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries during a period of political and economic turmoil in Mexico.

In the early 20th century, the CUYUCH surname gained further recognition through the work of Agustín CUYUCH (1901-1978), a renowned artist and muralist from Oaxaca. His vibrant murals, which often depicted scenes from Mexican history and indigenous cultures, can be found in public buildings and museums throughout Mexico.

The CUYUCH surname has also been associated with various place names in Mexico, such as Cuyuchi, a small village in the state of Hidalgo, and Cuyuchapa, a town in Chiapas. These place names may have originated from the same linguistic roots as the surname, further reinforcing its connection to the region's cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuyuch

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

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

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