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

Inahuazo, 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 Inahuazo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inahuazo in America

Inahuazo is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inahuazo surname appeared 109 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 Inahuazo.

The history of the last name Inahuazo

The surname INAHUAZO originated in Mexico during the 16th century. It is believed to derive from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The name may be a combination of the Nahuatl words "inah" meaning "lady" and "huazo" meaning "oak tree," potentially referring to a lady associated with an oak tree or a location with oak trees.

Early records of the INAHUAZO name can be found in colonial documents from the Spanish conquest and settlement of Mexico. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Juan INAHUAZO, a landowner in the region of Puebla, who was recorded in a land grant document dated 1587.

In the 17th century, the INAHUAZO name appeared in various Catholic church records, including baptisms, marriages, and burials. One notable figure was María INAHUAZO, a renowned healer and midwife from Tlaxcala, who was born around 1625 and documented for her extensive knowledge of traditional Mesoamerican medicine.

During the 18th century, the INAHUAZO family appeared to have spread to other parts of Mexico, as evidenced by records from Mexico City and Guadalajara. A prominent individual was José INAHUAZO, a successful merchant and landowner from Veracruz, who was born in 1738 and played a significant role in the local economy.

In the 19th century, the INAHUAZO surname continued to be present in various regions of Mexico. One notable figure was Josefa INAHUAZO, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, born in 1812 in Guanajuato. She established several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women.

Another significant individual was Miguel INAHUAZO, a renowned artist and sculptor born in 1856 in Oaxaca. His intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures were highly praised, and his works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Mexico.

While the INAHUAZO surname is not among the most common in Mexico today, it remains an integral part of the country's cultural heritage, reflecting the rich indigenous roots and historical influences that have shaped Mexican society over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inahuazo

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

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

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