Find out how popular the last name Tejada is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Tejada.

Tejada, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Tejada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tejada in America

Tejada is the 2432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tejada surname appeared 14,903 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Tejada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tejada to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tejada

The surname Tejada is of Spanish origin, originating in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Spanish word "teja," which means "tile," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the production or trade of tiles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tejada can be found in the census records of the city of Seville, dated back to the 15th century. These records mention several families bearing the name Tejada residing in the city, indicating that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

The surname Tejada is also associated with several place names in Spain, such as Tejada de Tiétar in the province of Cáceres and Tejada la Nueva in the province of Huelva. These place names likely originated from the surname itself, reflecting the presence of families bearing the name in those areas.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who have carried the surname Tejada. One such person was Gaspar de Tejada (1548-1621), a Spanish soldier and author who served in the Spanish army during the Dutch Revolt and wrote several works on military strategy and tactics.

Another prominent figure was Juan de Tejada (1565-1628), a Spanish painter and architect who was active in Seville during the Golden Age of Spanish art. His works can be found in several churches and palaces throughout Andalusia.

In the 19th century, Félix María Tejada y Guzmán (1823-1898) was a Cuban politician and writer who played a significant role in the independence movement of Cuba from Spanish rule. He served as the president of the Cuban Revolutionary Party and wrote numerous articles and essays advocating for Cuban sovereignty.

Moving into the 20th century, Manuel Tejada Roldán (1920-2001) was a prominent Spanish sculptor and artist known for his abstract and figurative works. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Spain.

Finally, Ramón Tejada (1926-2008) was a Mexican actor and director who had a prolific career in both film and television. He appeared in over 100 movies and directed several successful television series, becoming a notable figure in the Mexican entertainment industry.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Tejada, highlighting the widespread presence and significance of this name across various fields and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tejada

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Tejada.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Tejada was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tejada has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Tejada was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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