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

Tzintzún, 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 Tzintzún surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tzintzún in America

Tzintzún is the 44109th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tzintzún surname appeared 488 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 Tzintzún.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tzintzún to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tzintzún

The surname "TZINTZUN" originates from Mexico and its roots can be traced back to the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The name is believed to have derived from the Nahuatl word "tzintzuni," which means "humming bird."

Historically, the name was prevalent among the indigenous communities in the states of Michoacán and Jalisco, where the Nahuatl language had a strong influence. It is possible that the name was adopted by individuals or families who had a connection with hummingbirds, either culturally or symbolically.

While there are no specific historical references to the name in ancient manuscripts or records, it is likely that the earliest recorded examples of the surname "TZINTZUN" date back to the colonial era in Mexico, when Spanish authorities began documenting the indigenous population and their names.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "TZINTZUN" was Juan Tzintzun, a prominent indigenous leader from Michoacán who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in representing the interests of his community during the Spanish colonial period.

Another notable figure with the surname "TZINTZUN" was María Tzintzun, a respected healer and midwife who lived in the 18th century in the town of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán. Her knowledge of traditional medicine and her contributions to the community were widely recognized.

In the 19th century, Pedro Tzintzun was a renowned artisan and sculptor from Jalisco, known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious figures. His works were highly sought after and can still be found in churches and museums throughout the region.

During the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century, Ramón Tzintzun was a prominent figure who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata's revolutionary forces in the state of Morelos. He played a crucial role in organizing and leading the indigenous communities in their struggle for land rights and social justice.

Another notable individual with the surname "TZINTZUN" was Rosario Tzintzun, a renowned artist and painter from Michoacán who lived in the mid-20th century. Her vibrant works captured the cultural traditions and landscapes of her homeland, and her art is celebrated for its unique style and representation of indigenous themes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tzintzún

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

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 Tzintzún 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tzintzún has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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