Explore the Family Name Tufino
The meaning of Tufino
Spanish (Tufiño): probably a variant of Tofiño, itself most likely a derivative of Latin tofineus, from tofus ‘tuff’ (a kind of spongy and friable stone). This surname is most common in Ecuador.
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How common is the last name Tufino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tufino has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 78,035 in terms of popularity but jumped to 52,851 in 2010, representing a 32.27% increase. The number of people carrying the Tufino surname also grew from 228 to 392 between the years, indicating a 71.93% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 62.5%, from 0.08 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #52,851 | 32.27% |
| Count | 228 | 392 | 71.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tufino
Concerning ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Tufino surname identify as Hispanic, accounting for 96.49% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.45% in 2010. A small portion identified as White, which reduced from 3.51% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010, marking a 41.88% decrease. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.49% | 97.45% | 0.99% |
| White | 3.51% | 2.04% | -41.88% |
| 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% |