Explore the Family Name Tezeno
The meaning of Tezeno
African American: altered form of an unidentified French surname. It is found chiefly in LA and TX.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tezeno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tezeno saw an increase in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,120th and by 2010, it moved up the ranks to 29,093rd, reflecting a 3.41% change. The number of individuals carrying the surname also grew from 734 to 815, marking an 11.04% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Tezeno per 100,000 citizens slightly increased by 3.7%, from 0.27 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #29,093 | 3.41% |
| Count | 734 | 815 | 11.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tezeno
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts over the ten-year period. Those identified as Black held the majority share of the Tezeno surname with 95.10% in 2000, which marginally decreased to 94.60% in 2010. The Hispanic representation declined significantly by around 40%, from 2.04% to 1.23%. Conversely, those identifying as belonging to two or more races showed a substantial increase, going from 0.82% to 2.33%, which represents a 184.15% change. White representation remained stable with just a slight decrease of 0.74%. No changes were observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, as these groups' shares remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 95.1% | 94.6% | -0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 2.33% | 184.15% |
| White | 1.36% | 1.35% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 1.23% | -39.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |