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

Tepoz, 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 Tepoz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tepoz in America

Tepoz is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tepoz surname appeared 192 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 Tepoz.

The history of the last name Tepoz

The surname TEPOZ is of Mexican origin, with its roots tracing back to the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of central Mexico. It is believed to have originated in the region around modern-day Mexico City during the pre-Columbian era.

TEPOZ is derived from the Nahuatl word "tepotztli," which translates to "copper" or "brass." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in metalworking, particularly with copper or brass, which were highly valued materials in Mesoamerican cultures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TEPOZ can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex documenting the history, customs, and tribute payments of various towns and provinces within the Aztec Empire. The codex mentions a place called "Tepozcolula," which may have been the origin of the surname.

During the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, many indigenous names were adapted and Hispanicized, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. It is possible that TEPOZ emerged as a variant of the original Nahuatl name during this period.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the TEPOZ surname is Juan Tepoz, a prominent military leader and diplomat in the service of the Aztec emperor Moctezuma II. He played a significant role in the early encounters between the Aztecs and the Spanish conquistadors, serving as an intermediary and interpreter.

Another noteworthy individual was María Tepoz, a renowned healer and midwife who lived in the late 16th century. Her expertise in traditional Mesoamerican medicine and her contributions to the preservation of indigenous medical knowledge were widely recognized in her time.

In the 17th century, Pedro Tepoz was a renowned artisan and sculptor who contributed to the construction and decoration of several churches and monasteries in central Mexico, showcasing the fusion of indigenous and Spanish artistic styles.

During the Mexican War of Independence in the early 19th century, José María Tepoz was a prominent military officer who fought alongside the revolutionary forces against Spanish rule. He was instrumental in several key battles and is remembered for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the TEPOZ surname can be traced across various regions of Mexico, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tepoz

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

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

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