2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tayamen
A Tagalog surname potentially derived from the word "tayo", meaning "to rise" or "to stand up."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Tayamen. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tayamen 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Tayamen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tayamen, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.5%) and White (12.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tayamen
The surname "TAYAMEN" is believed to have originated from the ancient region of Mesopotamia, which encompasses parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. It is thought to be derived from the Aramaic word "tayamana," meaning "to be steadfast" or "to endure." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals known for their resilience and perseverance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "TAYAMEN" dates back to the 9th century AD, found in a manuscript detailing the history of the Abbasid Caliphate. The document mentions a merchant named Khalid TAYAMEN, who was praised for his business acumen and his ability to navigate treacherous trade routes during turbulent times.
In the 12th century, a renowned scholar named Rashid TAYAMEN gained recognition for his contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics. His works were widely studied and referenced by intellectuals across the Middle East and North Africa.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in the 13th century, a notable military leader named Baibars TAYAMEN played a pivotal role in defending the region against Mongol invasions. His strategies and leadership were celebrated, and his name became synonymous with bravery and tactical prowess.
In the 16th century, a famous calligrapher named Hafiz TAYAMEN gained recognition for his exquisite mastery of Arabic calligraphy. His works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons, and his name became associated with artistic excellence and cultural preservation.
Another notable figure in history was Fatima TAYAMEN, a 17th-century poet and scholar from the Ottoman Empire. Her poetry explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her widespread acclaim among literary circles of her time.
As the name "TAYAMEN" spread across different regions and cultures, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some examples include "Tayamin," "Tayamani," and "Taiamani," reflecting the linguistic influences of various languages and dialects.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tayamen
Among Census respondents with the surname Tayamen, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.5%) and White (12.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Tayamen 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 Tayamen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander55.6% · 65
- Hispanic or Latino20.5% · 24
- White12.0% · 14
- Two or more races12.0% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tayamen
Tayamen appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,943 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 6,943 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 Tayamen 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 | #137,327 | #144,270 | -5.1% |
| Count | 122 | 117 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tayamen bearers went from 122 to 117 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 6,943 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #144,270.
FAQ
Tayamen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tayamen?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Tayamen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Tayamen?
Tayamen ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Tayamen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Tayamen.
Has Tayamen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tayamen went from 122 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Tayamen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tayamen, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.5%) and White (12.0%). 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 Tayamen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.6% (65 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tayamen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (55.6%), Hispanic (20.5%), White (12.0%). 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 Tayamen (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 Tayamen mean?
A Tagalog surname potentially derived from the word "tayo", meaning "to rise" or "to stand up." 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 Tayamen (0.04 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 are called Tayamen?
Find out how many people have the surname Tayamen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.