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

Ixcoy, 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 Ixcoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ixcoy in America

Ixcoy is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ixcoy surname appeared 429 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 Ixcoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ixcoy to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ixcoy

The surname Ixcoy originates from the Mayan civilization in what is now modern-day Guatemala. It is believed to have emerged sometime between the 3rd and 9th centuries AD, during the peak of the Maya Empire. The name likely derives from the K'iche' Maya language, with "Ix" meaning woman or lady, and "coy" potentially referring to a specific place or region.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ixcoy can be found in the Popol Vuh, a sacred text of the K'iche' people, which recounts the mythological origins and histories of the Maya. This text, believed to have been written between the 16th and 18th centuries, contains a character named Ixcoy, although the exact details of their significance are not entirely clear.

In the 17th century, during the Spanish colonial period in Guatemala, records show an individual named Juana Ixcoy, who was a prominent figure in the resistance against Spanish rule. She is said to have been a leader of the K'iche' people and a fierce defender of her people's traditions and way of life.

Another notable bearer of the Ixcoy name was Pedro Ixcoy, a Maya scholar and linguist who lived in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in preserving and documenting the K'iche' language, which had been in decline due to the impacts of colonization and assimilation policies.

In the 20th century, one of the most renowned figures with the Ixcoy surname was María Ixcoy, a celebrated Maya artist and weaver. Born in 1920 in the town of Chichicastenango, Guatemala, she was recognized for her intricate and vibrant textile creations, which drew inspiration from Maya symbols and traditions.

Another notable individual was Rigoberta Ixcoy, a human rights activist and educator who dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of indigenous communities in Guatemala. She was born in 1953 and played a significant role in raising awareness about the struggles faced by Maya people during the Guatemalan civil war.

While the Ixcoy surname is relatively uncommon outside of Guatemala, it remains an important part of Maya cultural heritage and identity. The name serves as a reminder of the rich history and resilience of the Maya people, who have preserved their language, traditions, and way of life in the face of immense challenges.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ixcoy

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

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 Ixcoy 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ixcoy has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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