2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Taijeron
A surname of Spanish origin possibly derived from the word "tijera" meaning scissors or shears.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 294 Americans carry the last name Taijeron. That puts it at #80,054 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,165,831 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Taijeron surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
294
1 in 1,165,831
Census rank
#80,054
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
256
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 256 bearers of the surname Taijeron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 80054th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Taijeron, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 62.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.8%) and Two or More Races (14.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Taijeron
The surname "Taijeron" is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, during the 15th or 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "تاج" (taaj), meaning "crown," which was likely given as a descriptive surname to someone who may have been a crown maker or someone associated with royalty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the "Libro de la Nobleza de Andalucía" (Book of Nobility of Andalusia), a 16th-century manuscript that documents noble families in the region. In this manuscript, there is a mention of a certain Pedro Taijeron, who was a respected landowner in the city of Seville.
The name "Taijeron" also appears in several historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, such as property deeds and marriage records, primarily in the cities of Seville and Córdoba. This suggests that the name was well-established in Andalusia during this time period.
Over the centuries, the spelling of the name has evolved slightly, with variations such as "Taijeron," "Taijaron," and "Tahjeron" appearing in different records. Additionally, there are some instances where the name is associated with specific place names, such as "Taijeron de la Vega" or "Taijeron de Guzman," indicating a connection to particular locations or noble lineages.
Notable individuals with the surname "Taijeron" throughout history include:
1. Juan Taijeron (1628-1692), a renowned Spanish poet and playwright from Seville, whose works were widely acclaimed during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
2. María Taijeron (1702-1778), a Spanish philanthropist and benefactor from Córdoba, who founded several charitable institutions and orphanages in the city.
3. Francisco Taijeron y Mendoza (1765-1832), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French invasion of Spain and rose to the rank of general.
4. Isabel Taijeron de Ariza (1825-1892), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first schools for girls in Seville.
5. Antonio Taijeron y Guzmán (1879-1946), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries, including France and the United Kingdom, in the early 20th century.
While the surname "Taijeron" may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the vibrant cultural melting pot of Andalusia, where it emerged as a distinctive name with deep roots in the region's diverse heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taijeron
Among Census respondents with the surname Taijeron, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 62.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.8%) and Two or More Races (14.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Taijeron bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Taijeron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander62.1% · 159
- Hispanic or Latino14.8% · 38
- Two or more races14.8% · 38
- White7.8% · 20
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Taijeron
Taijeron appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#78,567
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 243
+107 bearers (+78.7%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 39,669 places
2020
#80,054
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 256
+13 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 1,487 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #78,567 | 243 | 0.08 | +107 bearers (+78.7%) | Up 39,669 places |
| 2020 | #80,054 | 256 | 0.09 | +13 bearers (+5.3%) | Down 1,487 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Taijeron surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,567 | #80,054 | -1.9% |
| Count | 243 | 256 | 5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.09 | 7.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Taijeron bearers went from 243 to 256 (+5.3% change). The surname moved down 1,487 positions in the national ranking, going from #78,567 to #80,054.
FAQ
Taijeron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Taijeron?
Name Census estimates that about 294 living Americans carry the surname Taijeron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,165,831 residents.
How common is Taijeron?
Taijeron ranks #80,054 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 256 people with the surname Taijeron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (294), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Taijeron.
Has Taijeron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Taijeron went from 243 recorded bearers to 256. That is an increase of 13 (+5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #78,567 to #80,054.
What does the Census say about the background of Taijeron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Taijeron, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 62.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.8%) and Two or More Races (14.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Taijeron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.1% (159 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Taijeron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (62.1%), Hispanic (14.8%), Two or More Races (14.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Taijeron (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Taijeron mean?
A surname of Spanish origin possibly derived from the word "tijera" meaning scissors or shears. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Taijeron (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Taijeron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.