Explore the Family Name Tijerina
The meaning of Tijerina
Hispanic: probably a derivative of tijera ‘scissors’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of scissors or for a user of scissors, i.e. a tailor. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Manuel, Raul, Jesus, Ramon, Carlos, Armando, Luis, Mario, Alfredo, Fernando.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tijerina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tijerina has experienced a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tijerina was ranked as the 4358th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 4114th spot, marking a growth rate of 5.6%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this period. In 2000 there were 7530 individuals with this surname, and the number rose to 8626 by 2010, demonstrating an increase of 14.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,358 | #4,114 | 5.6% |
| Count | 7,530 | 8,626 | 14.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.79 | 2.92 | 4.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tijerina
Speaking of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tijerina, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to the Hispanic community. In 2000, around 91.10% of those bearing this surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly rose to 92.34% by 2010. The next largest group was Whites, making up 7.82% in 2000 but declining to 6.78% by 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; however, the percentages of these groups saw both minor increases and decreases over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.1% | 92.34% | 1.36% |
| White | 7.82% | 6.78% | -13.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0.26% | 52.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 0.24% | -40% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.22% | -43.59% |
| Black | 0.12% | 0.16% | 33.33% |
Tijerina ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Tijerina is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 42.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (30.1%) and British & Irish (10.7%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Ashkenazi Jewish, Senegambian & Guinean, Italian, and Eastern European.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 42.8% |
| Indigenous American | 30.1% |
| British & Irish | 10.7% |
| Other | 16.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Tijerina
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Tijerina have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Aguascalientes, Mexico | 86.40% |
| Michoacan, Mexico | 86.40% |
| Baja California, Mexico | 86.40% |
| Zacatecas, Mexico | 86.40% |
| Veracruz, Mexico | 86.40% |
What Tijerina haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Tijerina is E-V13, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-V13 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-Z195 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Goodrich, Blevins, Plante, East, Farwell, Grantham, Lakin, Groff, Tarver, Caraballo.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Tijerina surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96
Your paternal lineage may be linked to early Balkan migrants
Haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a migrated in large numbers from the Balkans into Europe about 4,500 years ago, triggered by the beginning of the Balkan Bronze Age. During this migration, members of haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a mainly followed rivers connecting the southern Balkans to northern-central Europe. Technological leaps often cause lineages to grow dramatically in numbers and in geographic range. The development of Bronze technology may have given men in haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a a competitive advantage over other men, causing haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a to proliferate and become widespread.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Tijerina have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Tijerina" Surname 36.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Tijerina" Surname 26.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Tijerina" Surname 36.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Tijerina" Surname 13.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Tijerina?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Tijerina are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition