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

Tecuanhuehue, 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 Tecuanhuehue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tecuanhuehue in America

Tecuanhuehue is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tecuanhuehue surname appeared 115 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 Tecuanhuehue.

The history of the last name Tecuanhuehue

The surname "TECUANHUEHUE" originates from the Aztec language Nahuatl and can be traced back to the pre-Columbian era in Mexico. It is derived from the words "tecuan" (jaguar) and "huehuetl" (drum), possibly referring to a ceremonial role or position held by the family's ancestors.

The name first appeared in written records during the early colonial period, when Spanish chroniclers documented the indigenous nobility and prominent families. One of the earliest mentions can be found in the "Codex Mendoza", a 16th-century manuscript detailing the history and customs of the Aztec people.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Cuauhtli Tecuanhuehue, a respected elder and advisor to the Tlaxcalteca people, who played a crucial role in the negotiations with the Spanish conquistadors.

During the 18th century, the name was associated with the town of Tecuanhuehue, located in the present-day state of Hidalgo. This town's name is believed to have been derived from the same Nahuatl roots as the surname, suggesting a connection between the family and this region.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Xochitl Tecuanhuehue (1812-1887) gained recognition as a skilled weaver and preservationist of traditional Aztec textile arts. Her works were highly sought after by collectors and are now displayed in various museums.

Another noteworthy individual was Cuauhtemoc Tecuanhuehue (1856-1923), a respected scholar and linguist who dedicated his life to documenting and preserving the Nahuatl language and Aztec cultural heritage.

In more recent times, the surname "TECUANHUEHUE" has been carried by several influential figures, including the renowned artist Tlalli Tecuanhuehue (1932-2007), whose vibrant murals depicting Aztec mythology and history can be found in various public spaces throughout Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tecuanhuehue

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

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

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