About Atenco
The surname Atenco is of Nahuatl origin and is derived from the indigenous language spoken by the Aztecs. It is believed to have originated from the Nahuatl word "atl" meaning "water" and "tenko" meaning "place of" or "near." Therefore, the surname Atenco can be interpreted to mean "place of water" or "near the water." It is a geographical surname often associated with individuals or families who lived in or near areas with water sources, such as rivers, lakes, or springs.
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The surname Atenco is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Atenco based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Atenco in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Atenco using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.