Explore the Family Name Topacio
The meaning of Topacio
Hispanic (Philippines): nickname or ornamental name from Spanish topacio ‘topaz’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Topacio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Topacio has increased in popularity over a decade with a rank of 52,935 in 2000 to 45,347 in 2010 — a positive change of approximately 14.33%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 367 in 2000 to 472 in 2010, marking an increase of 28.61%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Topacio per 100,000 increased from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, showing a rise of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #45,347 | 14.33% |
| Count | 367 | 472 | 28.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Topacio
In terms of ethnicity, the same data source suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Topacio identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a slight increase from 83.11% in 2000 to 83.90% in 2010. There was a decrease in representation among those identifying with two or more races, from 7.36% in 2000 to 5.72% in 2010. However, the proportion of White individuals bearing the surname increased from 4.63% in 2000 to 6.14% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor decrease from 4.63% in 2000 to 4.24% in 2010. In both census years, no individuals with the surname Topacio identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.11% | 83.9% | 0.95% |
| White | 4.63% | 6.14% | 32.61% |
| Two or More Races | 7.36% | 5.72% | -22.28% |
| Hispanic | 4.63% | 4.24% | -8.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |