Explore the Family Name Talamante
The meaning of Talamante
Spanish: variant of Talamantes. This surname is most common in Mexico.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Talamante in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Talamante has seen a considerable uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 34,949 with a count of 611, reflecting a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 31,001, and the count had risen to 749, increasing the proportion to 0.25 per 100,000 people. This represents an 11.3% increase in rank and a significant 22.59% growth in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #31,001 | 11.3% |
| Count | 611 | 749 | 22.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.25 | 8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Talamante
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Talamante, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some noticeable shifts from 2000 to 2010. The overwhelming majority of those bearing the surname identify as Hispanic, with percentages of 88.05 in 2000 and 89.72 in 2010, marking a slight increase of 1.9%. There's also a small percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation, which has grown dramatically from 2.13% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as white decreased significantly from 8.51% to 6.28%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, or belonging to two or more races for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.05% | 89.72% | 1.9% |
| White | 8.51% | 6.28% | -26.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.13% | 3.47% | 62.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |