Explore the Family Name Tamariz

The meaning of Tamariz

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Tamariz de Campos in Valladolid province.

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How common is the last name Tamariz in the United States?

According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tamariz has been gaining popularity in the United States. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,492nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 48,060th place, a significant rise of 26.62%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 283 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, marking an impressive growth of 55.48%. The proportion of individuals with the Tamariz surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.1 to 0.15 during the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#65,492#48,06026.62%
Count28344055.48%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1550%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tamariz

Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Tamariz identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 86.22% of individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage increased slightly to 90.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White fell from 12.01% in 2000 to 9.32% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
Hispanic86.22%90.23%4.65%
White12.01%9.32%-22.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%