Explore the Family Name Tarazon
The meaning of Tarazon
Spanish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tarazon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tarazon has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname jumped from 47,735 in 2000 to 43,584 in 2010, showing an improvement of 8.7%. In terms of absolute count, the number of individuals with the Tarazon surname increased from 417 to 495, marking a significant rise of 18.71%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the data also indicates an upward trend from 0.15 to 0.17, representing a 13.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #43,584 | 8.7% |
| Count | 417 | 495 | 18.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarazon
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Tarazon, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, has remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010, with one key shift. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic, accounting for 88.01% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 89.70% by 2010. There's been a slight decrease in those identifying as White, dropping from 10.07% to 8.89% -- a change of -11.72%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.01% | 89.7% | 1.92% |
| White | 10.07% | 8.89% | -11.72% |
| 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% |