Explore the Family Name Tauro
The meaning of Tauro
Italian: nickname from Sicilian and southern Italian tauru ‘bull, ox’ (from Latin taurus) or from the personal name Tauro of the same derivation. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Benito, Raniero, Romeo, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Tauro in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tauro has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934 but by 2010, it had slipped to 66,371, marking a drop of 2.21%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 286 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.2%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k decreased by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #66,371 | -2.21% |
| Count | 286 | 298 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tauro
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tauro also showed changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 20.98% in 2000 to 25.84% in 2010, marking a 23.16% rise. The count of individuals identifying with two or more races also grew from 2.10% to 2.68%, a 27.62% increase. On the other hand, those who identify as White fell from 72.03% to 68.79%, a decline of 4.50%. The Hispanic segment also saw a decrease, dropping from 3.50% to 2.35%, a substantial 32.86% fall. The proportions of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged over the decade at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.03% | 68.79% | -4.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.98% | 25.84% | 23.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.68% | 27.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 2.35% | -32.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |