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

Tecuanhuey, 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 Tecuanhuey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tecuanhuey in America

Tecuanhuey is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tecuanhuey surname appeared 119 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 Tecuanhuey.

The history of the last name Tecuanhuey

The surname TECUANHUEY has its origins in Mexico, with records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The name is believed to be a combination of two words: "tecuan" meaning "jaguar" and "huey" meaning "great" or "powerful."

One of the earliest known references to the name TECUANHUEY can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that contains a detailed account of the tribute paid to the Aztec rulers. The name is mentioned in the context of a settlement or community that paid tribute to the Aztec empire.

The TECUANHUEY name is also associated with the town of Tecuanhuey, located in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. This town was likely named after an individual or family with the surname TECUANHUEY, indicating the name's longstanding presence in the region.

During the Spanish colonial period, several individuals with the surname TECUANHUEY were recorded in various documents. One notable example is Juan TECUANHUEY, a powerful cacique (indigenous leader) who lived in the late 16th century and played a role in the resistance against Spanish colonial rule.

In the 18th century, the TECUANHUEY name appears in records from the Mexican state of Guerrero. María TECUANHUEY, born in 1725, was a prominent figure in the local community and was known for her involvement in the defense of indigenous rights.

Another individual of note is José TECUANHUEY, a 19th-century Mexican artist and painter who was born in 1842 in the state of Puebla. His works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life and indigenous cultures, are now considered important representations of Mexican art from that period.

As the TECUANHUEY surname spread throughout Mexico, it also appeared in other parts of Latin America. In the early 20th century, Pedro TECUANHUEY, a Guatemalan writer and journalist born in 1892, gained recognition for his contributions to literature and his advocacy for social justice.

The TECUANHUEY name has endured through the centuries, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and historical significance rooted in the indigenous communities of Mexico. Its connection to the powerful jaguar and its representation of strength and leadership continue to be reflected in the individuals who bear this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tecuanhuey

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

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

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