Explore the Family Name Tur
The meaning of Tur
1. Catalan: probably a topographic name from tur ‘tufa’, ‘porous limestone’. This name is very common in the Pitusses (Eivissa and Formentera) and Balearic Islands (Majorca and Minorca). 2. Polish, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the nickname Tur meaning ‘aurochs’, ultimately cognate with Latin taurus ‘bull’ (see Toro). As a Jewish name it is generally artificial. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Tury in Belarus. 4. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from tur ‘young man’ or homonymous regional or archaic words meaning ‘earnings’ and ‘mountain’. The surname can also be a variant of Turan. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Angel, Enrique, Josefina, Consuelo, Cristina, Eladio, Eliazar, Gustavo, Jorge, Juana. Polish Andrej, Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Tur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tur has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Tur ranked as the 46,944th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 36,286th position, indicating a significant increase of 22.7 percent. Alongside this, the count of individuals with the Tur surname also grew from 426 to 617, marking a substantial 44.84 percent boost. This growth is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.16 to 0.21, a jump of 31.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #36,286 | 22.7% |
| Count | 426 | 617 | 44.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.21 | 31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tur
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Tur surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes have been observed over the course of a decade. The largest group identifying as Tur are those of White ethnicity, although their percentage dropped slightly from 52.35 percent in 2000 to 47 percent in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity make up the second largest group and have seen an increase in representation, moving from 40.38 percent to 43.44 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw the most significant change, with a 132.56 percent increase, going from 2.58 percent to 6 percent. The proportion of Black individuals marginally increased from 2.35 percent to 2.59 percent. No changes were reported for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.35% | 47% | -10.22% |
| Hispanic | 40.38% | 43.44% | 7.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.58% | 6% | 132.56% |
| Black | 2.35% | 2.59% | 10.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |