Explore the Family Name Tzoc
The meaning of Tzoc
Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name, from a Castilianized form of a verbal root meaning ‘to carve’, by extension denoting a stone carver.
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How common is the last name Tzoc in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tzoc has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tzoc ranked 116,835 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to rank 49,546, indicating a change of 57.59%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Tzoc surname rose from 138 to 424 during this period, representing an increase of over 207.25%. The proportion of people named Tzoc per 100,000 also saw a substantial rise from 0.05 to 0.14, a change of 180%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #49,546 | 57.59% |
| Count | 138 | 424 | 207.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.14 | 180% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tzoc
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tzoc, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly related to the Hispanic ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, the Hispanic ethnicity accounted for more than 96% of those with the Tzoc surname. However, there was a slight decrease in this figure over the decade, dropping from 97.83% in 2000 to 96.93% in 2010. The only other ethnicity recorded in 2010 was White, making up 1.89% of the Tzoc population. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either registered no change or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.83% | 96.93% | -0.92% |
| White | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| 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% |