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

Neztsosie, 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 Neztsosie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neztsosie in America

Neztsosie is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neztsosie surname appeared 130 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 Neztsosie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neztsosie 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 Neztsosie

The surname NEZTSOSIE originated from the Navajo Nation, a Native American territory spanning parts of the present-day states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah in the southwestern United States. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Navajo people migrated to the region from the north.

The name NEZTSOSIE is derived from the Navajo language, although its exact etymology is uncertain. It is believed to be a combination of words or phrases related to specific geographic features, clan affiliations, or personal characteristics. The Navajo language was primarily an oral tradition until the development of a written alphabet in the late 19th century.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the NEZTSOSIE name can be found in the records of Spanish missionaries and colonists who encountered the Navajo people in the 17th and 18th centuries. These accounts often provided inaccurate transcriptions and spellings of Native American names due to the linguistic and cultural barriers at the time.

Notable individuals bearing the NEZTSOSIE surname include:

1. John Neztsosie (c. 1850-1935), a Navajo leader and medicine man who played a crucial role in preserving traditional Navajo culture and beliefs during the forced relocation to Bosque Redondo in the 1860s.

2. Mary Neztsosie (1898-1976), a renowned Navajo weaver and artist whose intricate textiles are displayed in various museums and exhibitions across the United States.

3. Howard Neztsosie (1927-2010), a Navajo Code Talker who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, utilizing the Navajo language as an unbreakable code to transmit strategic messages.

4. Benny Neztsosie (1953-2022), a respected Navajo silversmith and jewelry maker, known for incorporating traditional designs and techniques into his contemporary works.

5. Rena Neztsosie (born 1976), a Navajo fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing brand Rena Neztsosie Designs, celebrating and promoting Native American aesthetics and culture.

While the NEZTSOSIE surname has its roots in the Navajo Nation, it has gained recognition and representation across various fields, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Navajo people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neztsosie

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

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

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