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

Tehuitzil, 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 Tehuitzil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tehuitzil in America

Tehuitzil is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tehuitzil surname appeared 128 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 Tehuitzil.

The history of the last name Tehuitzil

The surname "TEHUITZIL" has its origins in Mexico, tracing back to the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs and other Indigenous groups in central Mexico. Tehuitzil is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl words "tetl" meaning rock or stone, and "huitzilli" meaning hummingbird, potentially referring to a place or region with rocky terrain inhabited by hummingbirds.

This name is deeply rooted in the Aztec culture and history, as it appears in several ancient codices and manuscripts from the pre-Columbian era. One notable reference can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented the history, customs, and tributes of the Aztec people.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Tehuitzil date back to the late 15th century, during the reign of the Aztec emperor Ahuitzotl. Several prominent figures bore this name, including Tehuitzil Itzcoatl, a renowned warrior and military leader who participated in the conquest of Tenochtitlan in 1428.

Another notable individual was Tehuitzil Cuauhtemoc, the last Tlatoani (ruler) of the Aztec Empire, who valiantly led the resistance against the Spanish conquistadors in 1521. His birth and death dates are unknown, but his legacy as a symbol of Aztec resistance lives on.

During the Spanish colonization of Mexico, the surname Tehuitzil was often Hispanicized to various spellings, such as Tehuitzel, Teguitzil, or Teguitzilli. One influential figure from this period was Pedro Tehuitzil, a prominent scholar and translator who played a crucial role in preserving Nahuatl literature and traditions in the 16th century.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the surname was María Tehuitzil, a respected healer and midwife from the region of Puebla, whose knowledge of traditional Aztec medicine was widely recognized.

Another historical figure was Andrés Tehuitzil, a revolutionary leader who fought alongside Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla during the Mexican War of Independence in the early 19th century. His birth and death dates are uncertain, but his contributions to the struggle for Mexican independence are well-documented.

While the surname Tehuitzil may not be as common today, its rich historical and cultural significance in Mexico remains an essential part of the country's Indigenous heritage and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tehuitzil

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

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

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