Explore the Family Name Tax
The meaning of Tax
1. German: nickname from Middle High German dahs ‘badger’, also perhaps an occupational name for a breeder of dachshunds or for a hunter who used them. 2. Amerindian (Guatemala and Mexico): Mayan name, from taax ‘flat thing’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Agustin, Alfonso, Elena, Feliciano, Josue, Luisa, Rosario.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tax in the United States?
The surname "Tax" has shown a significant increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 46,240th in terms of its prevalence among all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had risen to 30,277th place, marking an improvement of 34.52 percent. The actual count of people with the surname Tax also increased during this period, growing from 434 in 2000 to 773 in 2010, an impressive leap of 78.11 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also expanded by 62.5 percent from 0.16 to 0.26 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #30,277 | 34.52% |
| Count | 434 | 773 | 78.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.26 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tax
Ethnic identity associated with the surname "Tax" experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 50 percent of those bearing the surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to 31.82 percent by 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, going from 44.7 percent in 2000 to 64.94 percent in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 3.46 percent to 1.16 percent over the same period. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, individuals with the surname Tax identified as being of two or more races, accounting for 1.03 percent of the total. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.7% | 64.94% | 45.28% |
| White | 50% | 31.82% | -36.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.46% | 1.16% | -66.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |