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

Ixta, 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 Ixta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ixta in America

Ixta is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ixta surname appeared 499 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 Ixta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ixta 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 Ixta

The surname IXTA has its origins tracing back to the indigenous Nahuatl language of Mexico. It is believed to have derived from the Nahuatl word "ixtli," which means "salt" or "salt lake." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided near a saline body of water or been involved in the production or trade of salt.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname IXTA appears in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented the history and tributes paid to the Aztec rulers. The codex mentions an individual named Ixtapillatzin, who was a ruler of the city-state of Tlacopan during the late 15th century.

In the 17th century, the surname IXTA can be found in the records of the Spanish colonial administration in New Spain (present-day Mexico). During this period, the name was often spelled as "Ixta" or "Yxta," reflecting the Spanish adaptation of the Nahuatl pronunciation.

One notable bearer of the surname IXTA was Juan de Ixta, a Franciscan friar who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Mexico City and dedicated his life to missionary work among the indigenous populations of New Spain.

Another historical figure with the surname IXTA was María de Ixta, a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the 18th century. She was born in Puebla, Mexico, in 1710 and was known for her generous contributions to the construction of churches and support of educational institutions.

In the 19th century, the surname IXTA was associated with several prominent military figures in Mexico. One such individual was General Francisco Ixta, who played a significant role in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and the Reform War (1857-1861).

Another notable bearer of the surname IXTA was Ignacio Ixta, a Mexican writer and journalist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Jalisco in 1865 and was known for his contributions to the literary and cultural scene of his time.

While the surname IXTA has its roots in Mexico, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its historical significance remains tied to its Nahuatl origins and the rich cultural heritage of Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ixta

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

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

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