How did waco get its names?

Waco, Texas, is believed to have derived its name from the Waco tribe, a Native American group that inhabited the region. The name may originate from the Word "wacoh," which means "the people." The area was settled by Anglo-Americans in the 1830s, and the name Waco was officially adopted when the town was founded in 1849. The city's development was significantly influenced by its location along the Brazos River and the construction of railroads.