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

Hatathlie, 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 Hatathlie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hatathlie in America

Hatathlie is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hatathlie surname appeared 100 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 Hatathlie.

The history of the last name Hatathlie

The surname HATATHLIE is of Navajo origin and traces its roots back to the Navajo Nation in the American Southwest, particularly the areas that are now part of the states of Arizona and New Mexico. The name is believed to have derived from the Navajo word "hataaɫii," which means "one who wanders" or "wanderer."

This surname likely emerged in the 18th or 19th century, as the Navajo people adopted the practice of using hereditary family names. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this name were nomadic or lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle, hence the connection to the word "wanderer."

While there are no known historical references to the HATATHLIE name in ancient manuscripts or records, it is worth noting that written records of Navajo names and language were scarce until more recent times due to the primarily oral traditions of the Navajo culture.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the HATATHLIE surname can be found in the records of the Navajo Indian Reservation in the late 19th century. A man named John HATATHLIE, born around 1850, was among the first documented individuals with this surname.

Another notable bearer of the HATATHLIE name was Tom HATATHLIE, a Navajo code talker who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was born in 1901 and played a crucial role in transmitting coded messages in the Navajo language, contributing to the Allied victory in the Pacific.

In the realm of art, the HATATHLIE name is associated with Cynthia HATATHLIE, a contemporary Navajo artist known for her intricate pottery and ceramic work. Born in 1956, she has been recognized for her contributions to preserving and promoting Navajo cultural traditions through her art.

Another notable figure is Harrison HATATHLIE, a Navajo silversmith and jewelry maker who gained recognition for his unique and intricate designs. He was born in 1923 and played a significant role in reviving and popularizing Navajo silversmithing in the 20th century.

Lastly, it is important to mention Irene HATATHLIE, a Navajo educator and activist who dedicated her life to promoting Native American education and cultural preservation. Born in 1929, she served as the director of the Navajo Area Office of Education and was a strong advocate for bilingual and bicultural education programs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hatathlie

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

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

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