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

Macuil, 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 Macuil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macuil in America

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

The Macuil 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 Macuil.

The history of the last name Macuil

The surname MACUIL has its origins in the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs and other Nahua peoples of central Mexico. It is believed to have derived from the Nahuatl word "macuilli," which means "five" or "the number five." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families associated with the number five in some way, such as being the fifth child or having five members in the family.

The earliest recorded instances of the name MACUIL can be traced back to the 16th century, shortly after the Spanish conquest of Mexico. It is likely that the name was adopted by indigenous Nahua people who were baptized and given Spanish-style surnames after converting to Christianity.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname MACUIL was Juan Macuil, a prominent indigenous leader and interpreter who worked closely with Spanish authorities in the early colonial period. He was born around 1500 and played a crucial role in facilitating communication and negotiations between the Spanish and the Aztec people.

Another notable figure in the history of the MACUIL name is María Macuil, a respected healer and midwife who lived in the 17th century in the region of Puebla, Mexico. She was renowned for her knowledge of traditional Nahua medicine and her skill in assisting with childbirth.

In the 18th century, Pedro Macuil was a prominent artist and artisan from the town of Cholula, known for his intricate featherwork and textile designs. His creations were highly sought after by Spanish nobility and church officials.

During the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), José Macuil was a soldier and revolutionary who fought against Spanish rule. He participated in several major battles and was part of the forces that eventually secured Mexico's independence.

In more recent times, Raúl Macuil (1920-1985) was a renowned Mexican composer and musician who helped preserve and promote the traditional music of his Nahua heritage. He composed numerous works inspired by indigenous rhythms and melodies, contributing significantly to the cultural identity of Mexico.

While the surname MACUIL is relatively uncommon outside of Mexico, it remains an important part of the country's rich cultural heritage, reflecting the enduring influence of the Nahua peoples and their language on Mexican society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macuil

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

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

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