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

Suchil, 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 Suchil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suchil in America

Suchil is the 37288th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suchil surname appeared 598 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 Suchil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suchil 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 Suchil

The surname SUCHIL is believed to have originated in Mexico, with roots dating back to the Aztec civilization. It is derived from the Nahuatl word "xochitl," which means "flower." The name likely emerged during the pre-Columbian era, when Nahuatl was the predominant language of the region.

In the early colonial period, Spanish scribes often struggled to transcribe indigenous names, leading to various spelling variations. Some of the earliest recorded forms of the name include Suchil, Xuchil, and Xochitl. These variations reflect the different ways in which the Nahuatl "x" sound was interpreted and represented in written Spanish.

The Codex Mendoza, an Aztec codex from the 16th century, contains several references to individuals with the name Suchil or Xochitl. This suggests that the name was in use among the Aztec nobility and ruling class. Additionally, the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work compiled by Franciscan friar Bernardino de Sahagún, includes mentions of individuals bearing this surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Suchil was Hernán Suchil, a prominent landowner and encomendero (holder of an encomienda) in the region of Puebla during the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Doña María Suchil, a member of the indigenous nobility who played a crucial role in preserving Aztec cultural traditions and knowledge during the colonial era.

In the 17th century, Juan Suchil was a renowned artist and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and monasteries in Mexico City. His intricate carvings and sculptures showcased the fusion of indigenous and Spanish artistic traditions.

During the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century, General Emiliano Suchil was a prominent military leader who fought alongside Pancho Villa. He was known for his bravery and strategic leadership in numerous battles against the federal forces.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Suchil has been associated with various professions and social classes, from artists and intellectuals to landowners and military figures. Its Nahuatl roots and historical significance have made it an enduring part of Mexico's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suchil

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

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

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