Explore the Family Name Tzul
The meaning of Tzul
Amerindian (Guatemala and Belize, rarely Mexico): Mayan name, a variant of Dzul. Alternatively, from tz’ul ‘(mongrel) dog’. In Guatemala, it may be from a homonymous word meaning ‘hill’ or ‘to braid’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tzul in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tzul saw substantial growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 70,679 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 36,379 - a striking increase of 48.53 percent. The count of people with this last name also rose significantly during this period, from 258 to 615, which represents an impressive spike of 138.37 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Tzul per 100k of the population doubled, moving from 0.1 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #36,379 | 48.53% |
| Count | 258 | 615 | 138.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.21 | 110% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tzul
The Decennial U.S. Census's data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Tzul surname shows that it is mainly linked to the Hispanic community. In 2000, about 93.02 percent of those bearing the name identified as Hispanic, although this percentage dropped slightly to 91.22 percent by 2010. The census data from 2010 also reveals that a small portion of individuals with this surname, around 3.74 percent, identify as White. This was a new development since no White identification was recorded for this surname in 2000. The percentage of people identifying as Black and with the Tzul surname decreased over the decade, from 4.26 percent in 2000 to 3.41 percent in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.02% | 91.22% | -1.94% |
| White | 0% | 3.74% | 0% |
| Black | 4.26% | 3.41% | -19.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |