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

Jahuey, 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 Jahuey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jahuey in America

Jahuey is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jahuey surname appeared 128 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 Jahuey.

The history of the last name Jahuey

The surname JAHUEY originated in Mexico during the late 16th century. It is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of central Mexico. The name is believed to have its roots in the word "xahuey," which means "small lake" or "pond." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small body of water or a village situated close to a pond.

One of the earliest known references to the JAHUEY name can be found in the colonial records of Nueva España (New Spain), which encompassed much of present-day Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States. In these records, dated around the early 1600s, there are mentions of individuals with variations of the JAHUEY surname, such as "Xahuey" and "Jahuei."

The first recorded JAHUEY individual was Juan Jahuey, born in 1587 in the village of Cuauhtinchan, near modern-day Puebla. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to use the JAHUEY surname in the region for generations.

In the 18th century, the JAHUEY name gained prominence with the birth of Miguel Jahuey (1723-1802), a renowned silversmith and artisan. His intricate works were highly sought after by the Spanish colonial elite and can still be found in museums and private collections today.

During the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), a notable figure named Josefa Jahuey (1791-1862) played a crucial role in supporting the rebel forces led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. She provided food, shelter, and intelligence to the revolutionaries, earning her the nickname "La Patriota de Jahuey" (The Patriot of Jahuey).

In the late 19th century, Antonio Jahuey (1842-1918) was a prominent landowner and politician in the state of Veracruz. He served as a local magistrate and was influential in shaping the region's agricultural policies during the Porfiriato era.

Another notable individual was María Jahuey (1901-1987), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in rural communities and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and empowerment for women and girls.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jahuey

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

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

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