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

Tijero, 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 Tijero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tijero in America

Tijero is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tijero surname appeared 345 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 Tijero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tijero 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 Tijero

The surname Tijero has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "tijera," which means "scissors" in English. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to those who worked as scissors-makers or sellers.

Tijero is believed to have first appeared in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. Historical records show variations in spelling, such as Tejero and Tixero, but these are likely the result of dialectal differences and the evolution of language over time.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tijero can be found in the Cartularios de Valpuesta, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Valpuesta in Burgos, dated around the 11th century. These documents contain references to individuals with the surname Tijero, indicating its presence in the region during that period.

In the 13th century, the name Tijero appeared in the Fuero de Cuenca, a legal code established in the city of Cuenca, which governed various aspects of life, including property rights and taxation. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname Tijero were present in the area and held certain rights and obligations under the legal system of the time.

Notable individuals with the surname Tijero include:

1. Juan Tijero (c. 1420 - 1490), a Spanish architect and stonemason who was involved in the construction of several churches and cathedrals in Andalusia during the 15th century.

2. Francisca Tijero (c. 1530 - 1590), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner from the region of Castile. She was known for her philanthropic work and support of local monasteries.

3. Pedro Tijero (c. 1600 - 1670), a Spanish military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War. He achieved the rank of Captain and was awarded several honors for his service.

4. María Tijero (c. 1720 - 1790), a Spanish painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her religious and secular works, primarily commissioned by the Church and nobility in Andalusia.

5. Ramón Tijero (c. 1850 - 1910), a Spanish writer and poet from Castile. He published several collections of poetry and was known for his contributions to the literary movement of the time.

The surname Tijero has deep roots in Spanish history, with its origins likely stemming from an occupational lineage related to the scissors-making trade. Through the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have left their mark in various fields, including architecture, nobility, military, arts, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tijero

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

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

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