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Unpuncliegut

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Unpuncliegut
Regions with significant populations
coastal Texas, U.S.[1]
Languages
Coahuiltecan language
Religion
Indigenous religion, Roman Catholicism

The Unpuncliegut, also known as the Hunzpunzliegut, were an Indigenous people who lived along the southern part of the Texas coast.[1]

In the mid-18th century, they lived near Laguna Madre,[1] an esturarie to the Gulf Coast. The area is now part of Cameron and Willacy counties.

Language

They are believed to have spoken a Coahuiltecan language.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Campbell, Thomas N. "Unpuncliegut Indians". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 22 July 2023.