2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tizoc
A Mexican indigenous surname derived from the Nahuatl word "Tizoc" meaning "bitter herb."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Tizoc. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tizoc 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Tizoc in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tizoc, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tizoc
The surname TIZOC has its origins in Mexico, tracing back to the late 15th century during the Aztec civilization. It is derived from the Nahuatl word "tizoc," meaning "to cause something to be born or to create." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with skilled artisans or creators.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TIZOC can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century document that documented the history and customs of the Aztec people. The name appears in connection with several individuals who held positions of significance within the Aztec empire.
In the 17th century, a nobleman named Juan TIZOC was noted for his contributions to the preservation of ancient Aztec traditions and knowledge. He worked closely with Spanish chroniclers to document the rich cultural heritage of his people.
During the Mexican War of Independence in the early 19th century, a military leader named Miguel TIZOC played a pivotal role in several key battles against Spanish forces. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in the annals of Mexican history.
In the realm of literature, the poet and essayist María TIZOC (1845-1918) was celebrated for her evocative works that explored the interplay between indigenous and Spanish cultural influences in Mexico.
Another notable figure was Antonio TIZOC (1892-1965), an archaeologist and anthropologist who dedicated his life to the study and preservation of ancient Mesoamerican sites and artifacts. His groundbreaking research shed light on the advanced civilizations that once thrived in the region.
Over the centuries, the surname TIZOC has been associated with various locations in Mexico, including the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Puebla, where it is believed to have originated. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, some variations, such as TIZOCATL or TIZUCA, have been documented in historical records.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tizoc
Among Census respondents with the surname Tizoc, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Tizoc 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 Tizoc surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.8% · 113
- White1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tizoc
Tizoc 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
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,403 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 1,403 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 Tizoc 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 | #142,108 | #143,511 | -1.0% |
| Count | 117 | 118 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tizoc bearers went from 117 to 118 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,403 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #143,511.
FAQ
Tizoc surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tizoc?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Tizoc. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Tizoc?
Tizoc ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Tizoc. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Tizoc.
Has Tizoc become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tizoc went from 117 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Tizoc?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tizoc, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tizoc in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tizoc appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.8%), White (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Tizoc (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 Tizoc mean?
A Mexican indigenous surname derived from the Nahuatl word "Tizoc" meaning "bitter herb." 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 Tizoc (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 Tizoc?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Tizoc at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.