About Texas
The name "Texas" is derived from the Caddo word "tejas," meaning "friends" or "allies." It was adopted as the name for the state of Texas when it gained independence from Mexico in 1836. The term reflects the historical alliances between Native American tribes and early European settlers in the region, highlighting the spirit of friendship and cooperation.
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Most individuals with the name Texas are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -33.33% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Texas in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Texas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.