Explore the Family Name Tepox
The meaning of Tepox
Amerindian (Mexico): from a derivative of Nahuatl (Aztec) tepoztli, ‘iron, metal’, also ‘copper’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tepox in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tepox has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 102,691 in terms of prevalence among other surnames but improved to rank 63,218 by 2010, marking a change of nearly 38.44 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 162 to 316 during the same time period, representing an impressive growth rate of 95.06 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname likewise increased from 0.06 to 0.11, indicating a rise of 83.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #63,218 | 38.44% |
| Count | 162 | 316 | 95.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.11 | 83.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tepox
The ethnicity associated with the surname Tepox, as collected from the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 99.00 percent of those with the Tepox surname identified as Hispanic, and although there was a slight decrease to 97.47 percent by 2010, the representation is still overwhelmingly strong. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with the Tepox surname in 2010 accounting for 1.58 percent, where previously there were none reported in 2000. No significant changes were recorded for other ethnic identities such as White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99% | 97.47% | -1.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |