Explore the Family Name Tafolla
The meaning of Tafolla
Hispanic (Mexico): perhaps a derivative of southern Spanish tafulla, tahulla, a term denoting a measure of land. Compare Tafoya. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Manuel, Andres, Enrique, Guadalupe, Guillermo, Jaime, Jesus, Pablo, Ramon, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Tafolla in the United States?
The surname Tafolla saw a considerable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 11,375th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it rose to the 9,114th position—a change of nearly 20 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also grew significantly during this period, with the count rising from 2,542 to 3,584, indicating a substantial increase of almost 41 percent. This brought the proportion of people with the surname Tafolla per 100,000 from 0.94 to 1.22, marking a growth of close to 30 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,375 | #9,114 | 19.88% |
| Count | 2,542 | 3,584 | 40.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 1.22 | 29.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tafolla
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname Tafolla identify as Hispanic. This group experienced a modest increase from 91.23 percent in 2000 to 93 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Tafollas identifying as White dropped by about 18 percent, bringing the proportion down from 7.91 percent to 6.47 percent. There was a slight uptick in the number of Tafollas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 0.20 percent to 0.22 percent. Notably, the Census began tracking Tafollas who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, recording a proportion of 0.17 percent. Data for those identifying as Black or with two or more races was suppressed due to privacy considerations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.23% | 93% | 1.94% |
| White | 7.91% | 6.47% | -18.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.22% | 10% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |