About Oaxaca
The surname Oaxaca is of indigenous origin and is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in Mexico. It is believed to be derived from the word "Huāxyacac," which means "at the nose of the huaje tree." The huaje tree is a type of legume tree that is native to the region of Oaxaca, Mexico. Therefore, the surname Oaxaca likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer was from or associated with the region of Oaxaca.
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The surname Oaxaca is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oaxaca in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oaxaca using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.