Explore the Family Name Tijero
The meaning of Tijero
Spanish: probably a (metonymic) occupational name derived from tijera ‘scissors’ (for a maker or seller of scissors) or perhaps tejero ‘tile-maker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tijero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tijero has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,522nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 58,735th spot, marking a 13.01% rise in rank. The count of individuals with the Tijero surname also saw an uptick, increasing by 26.37% from 273 in 2000 to 345 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people improved as well, moving up by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #58,735 | 13.01% |
| Count | 273 | 345 | 26.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tijero
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tijero, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 95.24% of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this number slightly rose to 96.23% in 2010. There was a decrease in those who identify as White, from 4.03% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.24% | 96.23% | 1.04% |
| White | 4.03% | 2.32% | -42.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |