Explore the Family Name Turcios
The meaning of Turcios
Hispanic (mainly El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala): plural form of Turcio. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Manuel, Luis, Roberto, Francisco, Juan, Mario, Miguel, Reyes, Salvador, Santos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Turcios in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Turcios has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Turcios was ranked as the 7,450th most popular surname, but it rose to the 4,968th position in 2010, reflecting a 33.32% change. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 4,118 in 2000 to 7,073 in 2010, a substantial rise of 71.76%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Turcios per 100,000 people also increased from 1.53 to 2.4, marking a 56.86% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,450 | #4,968 | 33.32% |
| Count | 4,118 | 7,073 | 71.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.53 | 2.4 | 56.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turcios
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Turcios. The predominant ethnicity affiliated with this name is Hispanic, accounting for 95.24% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.25% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White fell by 15.13%, from 3.57% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010. Those identifying as Black rose from 0.34% to 0.47%, while the percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased dramatically from 0.66% to 0.07%. It's noteworthy that there was no record of anyone with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups were represented albeit at low proportions.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.24% | 96.25% | 1.06% |
| White | 3.57% | 3.03% | -15.13% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.47% | 38.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.07% | -89.39% |