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

Tuason, 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 Tuason surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuason in America

Tuason is the 34758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuason surname appeared 650 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 Tuason.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuason 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 Tuason

The surname TUASON has its origins in the Philippines. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "tua" which means "old" or "ancient." The surname likely originated during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, when many Filipinos were given surnames based on their physical characteristics, occupations, or places of residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TUASON can be traced back to the late 16th century. In a census record from 1591, a man named Juan Tuason was listed as a resident of the town of Tondo, which is now part of the city of Manila. This suggests that the surname may have originated in or around the Manila area.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the TUASON surname appeared in various historical documents and records. In 1696, a man named Domingo Tuason was listed as a landowner in the town of Binondo, which was a prominent commercial district in Manila. Another notable figure was Pedro Tuason, a wealthy businessman who lived in the late 18th century and was involved in the tobacco trade.

The TUASON surname gained further prominence in the 19th century. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Joaquin Tuason (1820-1885), a prominent Filipino businessman and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the sugar industry in the Philippines. He was also known for his philanthropic efforts and support for education.

Another notable figure was Jose Tuason (1856-1939), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine Commission, which helped establish the civil government in the Philippines during the early years of American colonial rule. He was also a delegate to the Philippine Constitutional Convention of 1934.

In the 20th century, the TUASON surname continued to be associated with prominent individuals. One such person was Enrique Tuason (1901-1980), a businessman and philanthropist who supported various educational and cultural institutions in the Philippines. He was also a patron of the arts and helped promote Filipino artists.

While the surname TUASON is primarily associated with the Philippines, it has also been found in other countries due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines, where it has played a significant role in the country's history and development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuason

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

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

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