About Popoca
The surname Popoca is of Nahuatl origin and is primarily found in Mexico. It is derived from the Nahuatl word "popoca," which means "smoke" or "smoky." The surname likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a place with smoke or volcanic activity. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a smoky or hazy complexion. Overall, the surname Popoca carries a connection to the natural elements and reflects the cultural heritage of the Nahuatl-speaking people.
The surname Popoca is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Popoca 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 Popoca is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Popoca in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Popoca using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.