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

Ixchop, 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 Ixchop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ixchop in America

Ixchop is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ixchop surname appeared 143 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 Ixchop.

The history of the last name Ixchop

The surname "IXCHOP" has its origins in the Mayan culture of Central America, specifically in the region of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged during the Late Classic Period, which spanned from approximately 600 to 900 CE. The name is derived from the Mayan words "ix" meaning "woman" and "chop" meaning "artisan" or "craftsman."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "IXCHOP" can be found in hieroglyphic inscriptions from the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza, located in present-day Mexico. These inscriptions, dating back to the late 8th century CE, mention an artisan named "Ixchop" who was renowned for her intricate weaving and textile work.

During the Spanish conquest of the Maya territories in the 16th century, many indigenous names were recorded by Spanish chroniclers and scribes. In the Relación de las Cosas de Yucatán, a 16th-century manuscript documenting the history and customs of the Yucatán Peninsula, there is a reference to a prominent Maya family bearing the surname "IXCHOP."

Historically, the surname "IXCHOP" has been associated with skilled artisans, particularly in the fields of weaving, pottery, and stonework. One notable figure was Ixchop Tzul, a renowned potter from the village of Chichicastenango in Guatemala, who lived in the late 17th century and was known for her intricate ceramic designs.

In the 19th century, a Maya leader named Ixchop Yax played a significant role in the Caste War of Yucatán, a Maya uprising against the Mexican government. He was born in 1810 and led a group of Maya rebels until his death in 1867.

Another prominent individual with the surname "IXCHOP" was María Ixchop, a renowned Guatemalan weaver who lived in the early 20th century. Her intricate textiles and huipiles (traditional Maya blouses) were highly sought after and considered masterpieces of Maya textile art.

Throughout its history, the surname "IXCHOP" has been closely tied to the Maya culture and its rich artistic traditions, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to the preservation and advancement of Maya arts and crafts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ixchop

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

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

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