Explore the Family Name Tio
The meaning of Tio
1. Spanish (Tío) and Portuguese: nickname meaning ‘uncle’. 2. Catalan (Tió): nickname from tió ‘log, stump’ (for burning). 3. Chinese: variant of Teo. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Delfin, Alberto, Arsenio, Catalina, Jose, Juanita, Julio, Manuel, Mario, Ninfa, Nydia, Pepe.
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How common is the last name Tio in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tio has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tio was ranked as the 47,308th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to become the 37,848th most common, marking a 20% change. The number of people bearing this surname also grew by nearly 40%, from 422 in 2000 to 587 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Tio per 100,000 also rose by 25%, indicating a growing prevalence and popularity of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #37,848 | 20% |
| Count | 422 | 587 | 39.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.2 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tio
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tio. The most notable shift is that the percentage of those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity with this surname increased from 47.87% in 2000 to 50.43% in 2010. Similarly, the census showed a new appearance of Black individuals with the Tio surname in 2010 which wasn't present in 2000. However, there was a decrease in the proportion of individuals with this surname who identified as White or Hispanic. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races disappeared entirely in the 2010 data. No individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 47.87% | 50.43% | 5.35% |
| Hispanic | 24.17% | 23.34% | -3.43% |
| White | 24.17% | 22.15% | -8.36% |
| Black | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |