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

Tzoc, 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 Tzoc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tzoc in America

Tzoc is the 49546th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tzoc surname appeared 424 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 Tzoc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tzoc 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 Tzoc

The surname TZOC is believed to have originated from the Maya civilization in the region that is now modern-day Guatemala. It is thought to have derived from the Mayan word "tzoc," which means "to set fire to something" or "to burn." The name may have originally referred to a person who worked as a fire-maker or pyrographer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TZOC can be found in the Popol Vuh, a sacred text of the Quiché Maya people, which dates back to the 16th century. The text mentions a figure named Tzoc-Bitol, who was a skilled warrior and leader.

In the 17th century, there are records of a Maya nobleman named Juan Tzoc, who was a member of the ruling class in the region of Totonicapán, Guatemala. He was known for his involvement in negotiations with Spanish colonial authorities.

During the 18th century, a Maya artist named Diego Tzoc gained recognition for his intricate carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from Maya mythology and daily life. Some of his works can still be found in museums and collections around the world.

In the late 19th century, a prominent Maya scholar and linguist named Manuel Tzoc made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Maya language and culture. He published several books and manuscripts on Maya grammar, vocabulary, and oral traditions.

Another notable figure with the surname TZOC was Rosa Tzoc, a Maya human rights activist and community leader who fought for the rights of indigenous people in Guatemala during the late 20th century. She was recognized for her advocacy work and received several awards for her efforts.

While the name TZOC is relatively rare outside of Guatemala and parts of Central America, it remains an important part of Maya cultural heritage and history, reflecting the rich traditions and customs of the Maya people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tzoc

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

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

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