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Meaning & Origin
Moctezuma is a Nahuatl (Aztec) surname meaning “he who frowns like a lord” or “angry lord.” It was borne by famous Aztec emperors.

History & Notable People
The most notable figures are Moctezuma I and Moctezuma II, Aztec emperors who ruled over the powerful Mesoamerican civilization.

Meaning & Origin
Montezuma is an Aztec surname of Nahuatl origin, meaning “lordly rage” or “frowns like a lord” (from “monte” = lord, “zuma” = frown).

History & Notable People
The MONTEZUMA surname is most famously associated with **Moctezuma II**, the Aztec emperor who ruled during the Spanish conquest of Mexico.