About Tenemaza
The surname Tenemaza is of Nahuatl origin and is primarily found in Mexico. It is derived from the Nahuatl words "tenamitl" meaning "wall" or "fortress" and "mazatl" meaning "deer." Therefore, the surname Tenemaza can be interpreted to mean "deer wall" or "fortress of deer." It likely originated as a descriptive or occupational surname, possibly indicating a person who lived near or worked with deer or in a place associated with deer.
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The surname Tenemaza is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tenemaza 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 Tenemaza in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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