Explore the Family Name Tae
The meaning of Tae
Korean: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Tae in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tae has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tae was ranked 59,769th in terms of popularity in the United States and by 2010, it had risen to 58,182nd; a 2.66% increase in rank. In terms of the number of people with this surname, the count also increased from 316 in 2000, to 349 in 2010, which is a rise of 10.44%. However, the proportion of people named Tae per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #58,182 | 2.66% |
| Count | 316 | 349 | 10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tae
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tae. The data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Tae identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a slight increase from 88.92% in 2000 to 90.54% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 5.7% to 4.01% during the same period. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a new occurrence of individuals who identified as Black with this surname in 2010, where none were reported in 2000. The number of people identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 4.43% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.92% | 90.54% | 1.82% |
| Black | 0% | 4.58% | 0% |
| White | 5.7% | 4.01% | -29.65% |
| Two or More Races | 4.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |