Explore the Family Name Tupuola
The meaning of Tupuola
Samoan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tupuola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Tupuola" has significantly risen in the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tupuola ranked 78,035 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had jumped to 58,042, indicating a noticeable increase of 25.62%. The number of people bearing the surname also grew from 228 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, a substantial increase of 53.51%. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the Tupuola surname rose from 0.08 to 0.12, a 50% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #58,042 | 25.62% |
| Count | 228 | 350 | 53.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tupuola
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Tupuola" also shifted during this period, as seen in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although that percentage dropped slightly from 79.39% in 2000 to 68% in 2010. There was a marked increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, growing from 11.84% in 2000 to 17.43% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White also increased, from 3.07% in 2000 to 5.14% in 2010, a rise of 67.43%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 5.26% to 6.86%, a change of 30.42%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.39% | 68% | -14.35% |
| Two or More Races | 11.84% | 17.43% | 47.21% |
| Hispanic | 5.26% | 6.86% | 30.42% |
| White | 3.07% | 5.14% | 67.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |