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

Tepale, 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 Tepale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tepale in America

Tepale is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tepale surname appeared 348 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tepale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tepale 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 Tepale

The surname TEPALE originates from Mexico and can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the region. It is believed to have derived from the Nahuatl word "tepalli," which means "stone wall" or "fortification."

During the colonial period, the Spanish often adopted or modified indigenous names, and TEPALE likely emerged as a result of this process. The name was primarily concentrated in the central regions of Mexico, particularly in areas with a strong Nahua indigenous influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TEPALE surname can be found in the records of the Spanish colonial administration in Mexico, dating back to the late 16th century. However, it is important to note that record-keeping during this period was often incomplete or inconsistent.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the TEPALE surname was Juan TEPALE, a skilled architect who was involved in the construction of several notable churches and buildings in the city of Puebla. His contributions to the architectural heritage of the region earned him recognition during his lifetime, which spanned from 1625 to 1698.

Another notable individual with the TEPALE surname was María TEPALE, a respected healer and midwife who lived in the town of Tlaxcala during the late 18th century. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of traditional medicinal practices and her dedication to serving the local community.

In the 19th century, Pedro TEPALE (1812-1887) emerged as a prominent political figure in the state of Veracruz. He served as a local mayor and played an active role in regional politics, advocating for the rights of indigenous communities and promoting educational initiatives.

During the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century, a figure named Josefina TEPALE (1890-1968) gained recognition for her involvement in the revolutionary movement. She worked as a nurse and provided medical assistance to the revolutionary forces, risking her life to support the cause of social and political change.

While the TEPALE surname has its roots in Mexico, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora. However, it remains closely associated with its Mexican heritage and the rich cultural traditions of the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tepale

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

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 Tepale 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 Tepale 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 Tepale was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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