About Chicano
The surname Chicano is derived from the Spanish word "chicano," which originally referred to a person of Mexican descent living in the United States. It emerged during the 20th century as a term of self-identification for Mexican Americans who embraced their Mexican heritage while also embracing American culture. The surname Chicano, therefore, signifies a connection to Mexican American identity and the cultural fusion that characterizes this community.
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The surname Chicano is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chicano based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Chicano is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chicano in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chicano using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.