Explore the Family Name Tufo
The meaning of Tufo
Italian: 1. from tufo ‘tufa’, see Tufaro. 2. alternatively, a habitational name from a place called Tufo, in Avellino province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Sal, Angelo, Carlo, Francesca, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Tufo in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tufo saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 44,895, whereas in 2010 it dropped to 46,902, marking a 4.47% change. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, increased slightly from 450 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, a 0.67% increase. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw a decrease by 11.76%, going from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #46,902 | -4.47% |
| Count | 450 | 453 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tufo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tufo also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage declined slightly from 93.33% in 2000 to 91.17% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 4% in 2000 to 6.18% in 2010, marking a significant 54.50% change. Individuals identifying with two or more races also decreased from 1.78% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 91.17% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6.18% | 54.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.32% | -25.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |