About Chihuahua
The surname Chihuahua is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Nahuatl word "Chichihuahua," which means "place of the noisy waters" or "place where the water gushes forth." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to people who lived near or were associated with a specific location known for its noisy or gushing waters, such as a river or waterfall.
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The surname Chihuahua is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chihuahua using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.