Tonto Apache Tribe
The term “Tonto,” originally a misnomer implying foolishness, has been broadly applied to various Native American groups, particularly a mix of Yavapai, Yuma, Mohave, and Pifialeno Apache. This diverse population was relocated to the Rio Verde Reservation in Arizona in 1873 and later to the San Carlos Reservation in 1875. By 1908, there were 772 individuals officially designated as Tonto Apache, including those under different agencies, highlighting the complexities of tribal identities in the region.