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

Texas, 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 Texas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Texas in America

Texas is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Texas surname appeared 154 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 Texas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Texas 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 Texas

The surname "Texas" is a relatively modern name that originated from the state of Texas in the United States. It is derived from the Caddo word "Tejas," which means "friends" or "allies." The name was first used by Spanish explorers in the 16th century to refer to the native Caddo people who lived in the region.

The first recorded use of the name "Texas" dates back to 1691, when a Spanish explorer named Alonso de León referred to the area as "La Provincia de los Tejas" in his writings. Over time, the name evolved to its modern spelling, "Texas," and became associated with the region itself.

As settlers began to arrive in the region, some adopted the name "Texas" as their surname, likely to reflect their connection to the land or their pride in being from the area. However, it was not until the 19th century that the name became more widespread as a surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "Texas" was James Texas, who was born in 1810 in Tennessee. He later moved to Texas and became a prominent landowner and rancher in the state.

Another notable figure with the name "Texas" was John Texas, a soldier who fought in the Texas Revolution against Mexico in the 1830s. He was born in 1814 in Tennessee and later settled in Texas after the war.

In the late 19th century, a man named William Texas became known as a successful businessman and rancher in Texas. He was born in 1845 in Alabama and later moved to Texas, where he made his fortune.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname "Texas" was Tex Ritter, a country music singer and actor who was born in 1905 in Texas. His birth name was Woodward Maurice Ritter, but he adopted the nickname "Tex" to reflect his Texas roots.

Another notable figure with the name "Texas" was Tex Avery, an influential animator and cartoonist who was born in 1908 in Texas. His birth name was Frederick Bean Avery, but he was nicknamed "Tex" due to his Texas upbringing.

While the surname "Texas" is not as common as some other surnames, it holds a unique place in American history and culture, reflecting the pride and connection many individuals felt towards the state of Texas and its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Texas

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

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

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