Explore the Family Name Tuason
The meaning of Tuason
Filipino: variant of Tuazon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tuason in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tuason has seen a significant increase over the years. In 2000, Tuason was ranked 41,722nd in popularity and rose to 34,758th by 2010, marking a change of 16.69 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 491 in 2000 to 650 in 2010, reflecting a 32.38 percent growth. The proportion of people with the surname Tuason per 100,000 also climbed from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #34,758 | 16.69% |
| Count | 491 | 650 | 32.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.22 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuason
When it comes to ethnic identity, the largest group of people with the surname Tuason, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, identified as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group made up 84.93 percent in 2000 and experienced a minute decrease to 84.92 percent in 2010. The second-largest ethnicity was White, comprising 6.52 percent in 2000 but declining to 5.38 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 4.07 percent in 2000 to 4.77 percent in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.48 percent in 2000 to 4.77 percent in 2010. The categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.93% | 84.92% | -0.01% |
| White | 6.52% | 5.38% | -17.48% |
| Two or More Races | 4.07% | 4.77% | 17.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.48% | 4.77% | 6.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |