Beyond the first name, the surnames They are key to distinguishing a human being in everyday life. Mexico It has about 34,000 registered, according to recent data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). But very soon 10 of them could disappearthis is due to a reason that we will detail shortly.
In Mexico there are multiple surnames that are characteristic and shared. Surely you have someone you know with the last name Pérez, Gómez, López or González. And it is not unreasonable, there are more than 125 million people in the country. That makes it even easier. However, the one with the highest repetition is Hernández: he has an average of 4 million records.
Despite the fact that surnames they are inherited from generation to generation and indicate which families you belong to, there are 10 in particular that would soon cease to exist in Mexico. Yes, the statistical trend indicates that they should disappear. If you are curious, here we tell you why and what they are.
What are the 10 surnames that are in danger of disappearing?
The historical origin of the surnames it was due to a compilation of factors: the extension of a proper name, the exaltation of a specific physical trait, the occupation of a family; even, to the place of birth of an individual. Hence, this allowed to differentiate a person from the rest.
In Mexico10 surnames are at risk of disappear for a substantial reason: for each one of those that make up the list, there are no more than 350 human beings who continue to carry them today. Compared to the Hernández case, to cite a compelling example, it implies an amount well below the established maximum.
If your last name is Machuca, Gracia, Valero, Ascension, Alamilla, Joaquín, Arciniega, Silvano, Escalera or Lino, consider yourself one of the lucky ones to belong to that select group, according to information from INEGI. Although you should know that this aspect of your family inheritance is in danger of disappear in Mexico.