Explore the Family Name Tejera
The meaning of Tejera
Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Tejera, from a derivative of tejo ‘yew tree’ (from Latin taxus). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Carlos, Juan, Julio, Pedro, Diego, Lazaro, Ricardo, Angel, Felipe, Manuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tejera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tejera has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tejera was ranked 30,412th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 25,572nd spot, marking a rank increase of 15.91%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 725 to 965, representing a growth of 33.1%. The proportion of people named Tejera per 100k increased by 22.22% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #25,572 | 15.91% |
| Count | 725 | 965 | 33.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.33 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tejera
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tejera also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 11.31% of individuals with the surname identified as White and 87.59% identified as Hispanic. By 2010, the proportion of Whites had decreased to 8.39%, while the percentage of Hispanics had risen to 90.47%. Additionally, new groups appeared in the 2010 data: 0.52% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and another 0.52% as Black. It's worth noting that there were no individuals who identified as belonging to Two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.59% | 90.47% | 3.29% |
| White | 11.31% | 8.39% | -25.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |