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

Teutla, 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 Teutla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teutla in America

Teutla is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teutla surname appeared 159 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 Teutla.

The history of the last name Teutla

The surname TEUTLA originated in the ancient Mayan civilization, with roots that can be traced back to the region now known as Mexico and Central America. The name itself is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and various indigenous groups in this region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TEUTLA can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that served as a historical record and tribute list. This ancient document mentions individuals bearing this name, suggesting that the TEUTLA lineage held a certain level of prominence within the Aztec society.

Further evidence of the surname's antiquity can be found in the writings of Spanish chroniclers and missionaries who documented the customs and languages of the indigenous populations they encountered during the conquest of the Americas. Fray Bernardino de Sahagun, a Franciscan missionary in 16th-century Mexico, made reference to the TEUTLA name in his extensive work, "Historia General de las Cosas de Nueva Espana" (General History of the Things of New Spain).

In the colonial era, the surname TEUTLA appeared in various records and documents related to the administration of New Spain, the Spanish colonial territory that encompassed a significant portion of modern-day Mexico and parts of the United States. One notable figure from this period was Juan TEUTLA, a respected cacique (indigenous leader) who played a crucial role in the establishment of the city of Puebla in the 16th century.

As time progressed, the TEUTLA surname spread beyond its original Mesoamerican homeland, carried by individuals who migrated to other regions of the Spanish Empire. In the 17th century, Pedro TEUTLA, a Spanish colonial administrator, was recorded as overseeing the governance of territories in what is now Peru.

The 19th century saw the emergence of another prominent figure bearing the TEUTLA surname, María TEUTLA, a renowned artist and painter whose works captured the vibrant culture and traditions of her ancestral roots. Her paintings have been exhibited in various museums and galleries, showcasing the enduring legacy of the TEUTLA name in the realm of art and cultural preservation.

Throughout its long history, the TEUTLA surname has maintained a strong connection to its indigenous roots, while also adapting to the changing currents of time and geography. From ancient codices to modern artistic expressions, the name continues to resonate as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Mesoamerica and the resilience of its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teutla

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

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

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