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

Nocelotl, 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 Nocelotl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nocelotl in America

Nocelotl is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nocelotl surname appeared 177 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 Nocelotl.

The history of the last name Nocelotl

The surname NOCELOTL has its origins in Mexico, dating back to the pre-Columbian era. It is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. NOCELOTL is believed to be a combination of the Nahuatl words "nocelotl" (jaguar) and "totl" (bird), suggesting a connection to these iconic animals revered in Aztec culture.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that served as a census and tax record. It lists several individuals with the surname NOCELOTL, indicating its presence among the nobility and commoners alike in the region that is now central Mexico.

During the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, many indigenous names underwent modifications to conform to Spanish naming conventions. As a result, variations such as NOCELOTE, NOCELOTTI, and NOCELOTTI emerged, reflecting the influence of Spanish orthography on the original Nahuatl name.

Notable individuals with the surname NOCELOTL include:

1. Cuauhtémoc NOCELOTL (c. 1495 - 1525), the last Tlatoani (ruler) of the Aztec Empire, who valiantly led the resistance against the Spanish conquistadors before his capture and execution.

2. María NOCELOTL (c. 1550 - unknown), a renowned healer and midwife in the Tlaxcala region, whose knowledge of traditional Mesoamerican medicine was sought after by both indigenous and Spanish communities.

3. Fray Andrés NOCELOTL (c. 1570 - 1635), a Franciscan friar and linguist who played a significant role in preserving and documenting the Nahuatl language through his written works.

4. Diego NOCELOTL (c. 1620 - 1680), a renowned sculptor and woodcarver whose works adorned churches and public buildings in colonial-era Mexico City.

5. Juana NOCELOTL (c. 1680 - 1745), a landowner and community leader in the Puebla region, known for her efforts in preserving indigenous land rights and advocating for the well-being of her people.

Throughout the colonial period and into the modern era, the NOCELOTL surname has maintained its presence in various regions of Mexico, particularly in areas with significant indigenous populations. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Mexico's indigenous roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nocelotl

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

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

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