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

Ixcot, 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 Ixcot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ixcot in America

Ixcot is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ixcot surname appeared 150 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 Ixcot.

The history of the last name Ixcot

The surname IXCOT originates from the Mayan region of Central America, specifically the area now known as Guatemala. It is believed to have emerged during the late post-classic period, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is derived from the Mayan word "ixcot," which means "cotton" or "cotton cloth."

One of the earliest known references to the name IXCOT can be found in the records of the Spanish colonial authorities in Guatemala. In the 1580s, a document mentions a man named Juan IXCOT who was a prominent member of the local community in the region now known as Sololá.

Another notable historical figure with the surname IXCOT was Pedro IXCOT, a Kaqchikel Maya leader who lived in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the resistance against Spanish colonization and is mentioned in several accounts from that time period.

In the 17th century, the surname IXCOT appeared in the records of the town of Chichicastenango, which was a major center for cotton production and weaving in the Guatemalan highlands. It is possible that the name IXCOT was associated with families involved in the cotton trade or textile industry during that era.

One of the earliest recorded spellings of the name was "Yscot," which appeared in a document from the early 18th century. This variation likely reflects the influence of Spanish orthography on the Mayan name.

A notable figure with the surname IXCOT was María IXCOT, a respected midwife and healer who lived in the town of Antigua Guatemala in the late 18th century. Her skills and knowledge were highly regarded in the local community.

In the 19th century, a man named José María IXCOT (born around 1820) was a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of San Pedro Sacatepéquez. He played an important role in local politics and the preservation of Mayan cultural traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname IXCOT has been closely tied to the Mayan communities of Guatemala, reflecting their cultural heritage and traditions. While the name has evolved over time, it has maintained its connection to the Mayan roots and the significance of cotton in the region's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ixcot

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

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

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