Explore the Family Name Timoteo
The meaning of Timoteo
Spanish; Portuguese (Timóteo): from the personal name Timoteo, Timóteo (see Timothy).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Timoteo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Timoteo gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,426th in prevalence but rose to rank 34,967th by 2010, representing a 24.68% increase in its ranking. The total count of individuals bearing the Timoteo surname also surged from 432 in 2000 to 645 in 2010, marking a significant 49.31% leap. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also grew from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, indicating a 37.5% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #34,967 | 24.68% |
| Count | 432 | 645 | 49.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.22 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Timoteo
The ethnic identity associated with the Timoteo surname witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010 as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. While the Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped by 13.8% (from 45.14% to 38.91%), the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw an upsurge of 51.99%, moving from 6.02% to 9.15%. The White representation reduced by 26.44% (from 30.56% to 22.48%). Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Timoteo surname increased significantly by 59.69%, jumping from 18.06% to 28.84%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 45.14% | 38.91% | -13.8% |
| Hispanic | 18.06% | 28.84% | 59.69% |
| White | 30.56% | 22.48% | -26.44% |
| Two or More Races | 6.02% | 9.15% | 51.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |