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

Lomayaktewa, 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 Lomayaktewa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lomayaktewa in America

Lomayaktewa is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lomayaktewa surname appeared 119 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 Lomayaktewa.

The history of the last name Lomayaktewa

The surname LOMAYAKTEWA originates from the Hopi tribe, an indigenous people who have lived in what is now northeastern Arizona for centuries. The name itself is derived from the Hopi language, with "Lomayak" meaning "beautiful flower" and "tewa" referring to a specific Hopi village or clan.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the LOMAYAKTEWA name can be found in the writings of early Spanish explorers and missionaries who encountered the Hopi people in the 16th and 17th centuries. These accounts often mentioned individual Hopi leaders or elders, some of whom likely carried the LOMAYAKTEWA surname.

In the 19th century, as the United States government began to establish more formal relationships with Native American tribes, the LOMAYAKTEWA name appeared in various treaties and official documents. One notable figure from this period was Tawaquaptewa LOMAYAKTEWA, a Hopi chief who played a key role in negotiations with the U.S. government in the 1880s.

Another prominent individual with the LOMAYAKTEWA surname was Polingaysi LOMAYAKTEWA, a Hopi artist and potter who was active in the early 20th century. Her works are now held in museum collections and are considered important examples of traditional Hopi art and craftsmanship.

In the mid-20th century, Don LOMAYAKTEWA gained recognition as a Hopi silversmith and jeweler. His intricate pieces, often featuring traditional Hopi designs and motifs, were widely admired and helped to preserve and promote Hopi cultural traditions.

More recently, Ferrill LOMAYAKTEWA has made a name for himself as a Hopi activist and advocate for indigenous rights. He has been actively involved in efforts to protect sacred Hopi lands and to preserve the tribe's cultural heritage.

Throughout its history, the LOMAYAKTEWA surname has remained closely tied to the Hopi people and their traditions. While the name may not be as widely known outside of the Hopi community, it holds significant cultural and historical significance within the tribe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lomayaktewa

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

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

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