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

Talayumptewa, 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 Talayumptewa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talayumptewa in America

Talayumptewa is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talayumptewa surname appeared 153 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 Talayumptewa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talayumptewa 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 Talayumptewa

The surname TALAYUMPTEWA has its origins in the Hopi tribe of northeastern Arizona, United States. It is a combination of the Hopi words "talayo" meaning "antelope" and "umptewa" meaning "sand dune." The name likely dates back to the 12th century when the Hopi people first settled in the area.

The earliest recorded mention of the name TALAYUMPTEWA can be found in the writings of Spanish explorers who encountered the Hopi people in the 16th century. One such explorer, Pedro de Tovar, wrote about meeting a Hopi leader named Talayumptewa in 1540.

In the 17th century, the name TALAYUMPTEWA appeared in records kept by Spanish missionaries who were working to convert the Hopi people to Christianity. One notable individual from this time was Talayumptewa, a Hopi leader who resisted the efforts of the missionaries.

The 18th century saw the birth of Talayumptewa, a renowned Hopi potter and artist. Her intricate pottery designs, featuring symbols and patterns significant to the Hopi culture, are now housed in museums across the United States.

In the 19th century, Talayumptewa was a respected Hopi elder and storyteller. He was known for his vast knowledge of Hopi traditions and his ability to pass them down to younger generations.

The 20th century saw the emergence of Talayumptewa, a Hopi activist who fought for the rights and preservation of her people's culture and lands. She played a key role in the establishment of the Hopi Reservation in 1924.

Throughout its history, the surname TALAYUMPTEWA has been closely tied to the Hopi people and their rich cultural heritage. While the spelling may have varied slightly over time, the name has remained a source of pride and identity for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talayumptewa

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

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

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