Explore the Family Name Tafur
The meaning of Tafur
Spanish: possibly a nickname from an altered form of tahur ‘gambler’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tafur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tafur has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,887 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 42,094th position, marking a rise of roughly 31%. The number of individuals with the Tafur surname also swelled during this period. In 2000, there were 309 people with this name, but the count escalated to 516 by 2010. This represents a substantial growth of nearly 67%. The proportion of people named Tafur per 100,000 residents grew by over half, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #42,094 | 30.87% |
| Count | 309 | 516 | 66.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.17 | 54.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tafur
The ethnicity associated with the surname Tafur also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, making up 85.76% of the Tafurs in 2000 and growing slightly to encompass 90.31% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, though their percentage dropped from 12.30% in 2000 to 9.11% in 2010. No Tafurs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, none reported being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.76% | 90.31% | 5.31% |
| White | 12.3% | 9.11% | -25.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |