Explore the Family Name Tepedino
The meaning of Tepedino
Italian (Salerno): nickname from a diminutive of tepido ‘lukewarm, tepid’ (from Latin tepidus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmine, Silvio. Spanish Jose, Carlos, Trinidad.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tepedino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tepedino saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tepedino ranked 55,609 in popularity with 345 individuals bearing that surname. This comes out to about 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank slipped to 59,470 with 340 individuals bearing the surname, or around 0.12 per 100,000 individuals. This reflects a decrease of approximately 6.94 in ranking and 1.45 in total count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #59,470 | -6.94% |
| Count | 345 | 340 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tepedino
From an ethnicity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows noticeable changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Tepedino. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (91.59%), followed by Hispanic (4.93%), and a small percentage identifying as being from two or more races (2.32%). No individuals identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Come 2010, the proportion of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased to 87.65%, while the Hispanic representation more than doubled to 10.59%. Furthermore, no individuals identified as being from two or more races, marking a decrease of 100% compared to 2000. There remained no representation from the Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.59% | 87.65% | -4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.93% | 10.59% | 114.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |