There are
353
Montezumas in the USA
Montezuma is the
57639th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Montezuma

MoctezumaII

Moctezuma II, also known as Montezuma, was the ninth Aztec emperor who ruled over the powerful Aztec Empire at its height. He encountered the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.

Cuauhtémoc

Cuauhtémoc was the last elected tlatoani (ruler) of the Aztec Empire, succeeding Moctezuma II. He bravely resisted the Spanish conquistadors during the final stages of the Aztec resistance, known as the Siege of Tenochtitlan.

Nezahualcoyotl

Nezahualcoyotl was a prominent poet, philosopher, and musician who ruled the city-state of Texcoco during the height of the Aztec Empire. His cultural and intellectual contributions had a significant impact on Aztec society.

Atahualpa

Atahualpa was the last Inca emperor who ruled over the Inca Empire in the Andes region of South America. Although not directly related to the Montezuma surname, his significance is included here due to the parallel indigenous noble lineage and similar historical context.

TecunUman

Tecun Uman was a legendary Maya warrior who led the resistance against the Spanish conquistadors during the Spanish conquest of Guatemala. Although not directly related to the Montezuma surname, his bravery and leadership are representative of the indigenous resistance against European colonization in Mesoamerica.

Montezuma Genealogy

OriginsThe origins of the Montezuma surname can be traced back to the royal lineage of the Aztec emperors, particularly Emperor Moctezuma II, also known as Montezuma. The surname is synonymous with the indigenous nobility and the highest levels of political power in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
Geographic DistributionThe Montezuma surname is most commonly found in Mexico, as it is closely tied to the Aztec Empire and its descendants. It also has a presence in Central America and among the diaspora of Indigenous communities in North America.
VariationsVariations of the Montezuma surname include Montesuma, Motecuhzoma (original Nahuatl spelling), and Moctezuma (Spanish variant).
Migration and ImmigrationThe Montezuma surname represents the rich heritage and legacy of the Aztec civilization, and its migration and immigration primarily involved the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. With the arrival of Europeans and colonization, the surname became more intertwined with the history of Mexico and the larger mestizo population.