Explore the Family Name Taufa
The meaning of Taufa
Tongan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taufa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Taufa has increased in popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 66,878th in frequency and rose to 48,436th by 2010—an increase of approximately 27.58 percent. The number of people bearing the Taufa surname also grew from 276 in 2000 to 436 in 2010, a significant rise of nearly 58 percent. This translates to an increase in the proportion of individuals named Taufa per 100,000 population from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, marking a growth of 50 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #48,436 | 27.58% |
| Count | 276 | 436 | 57.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taufa
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Taufa surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 81.52 percent to 83.03 percent over the decade. People of two or more ethnic identities decreased from 8.70 percent to 7.34 percent. Representation among White individuals saw a notable decline from 7.25 percent to 4.36 percent. Meanwhile, there was a rise in the representation among Hispanic individuals from 2.54 percent to 3.90 percent. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.52% | 83.03% | 1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 8.7% | 7.34% | -15.63% |
| White | 7.25% | 4.36% | -39.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.9% | 53.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |