Montezuma

Montezuma Meaning & Origin

About Montezuma
The surname Montezuma is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Nahuatl name "Motecuhzoma," meaning "he frowns like a lord" or "he who is angry in a noble manner." It is famously associated with the Aztec emperor Moctezuma II, who ruled during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The surname Montezuma signifies a noble or regal lineage, reflecting the historical significance and power associated with the Aztec empire.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Montezuma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Montezuma: 353
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Montezuma based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNTSM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNASANA
🔊 Soundex
M05302050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA2 N T IH0 Z UW1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌmɑntɛˈzumə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNTSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Montezuma in Braille

Here's how to represent Montezuma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Montezuma in braille

How to sign the name Montezuma using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Montezuma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Montezuma in sign language

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