Explore the Family Name Tahan
The meaning of Tahan
Arabic and Jewish (from Syria): occupational name from Arabic ṭaḥḥān ‘miller’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Fadi, Samir, Fouad, Hussein, Issam, Karem, Naguib, Saliba, Tahereh, Tarek. French Antoine, Georges, Michel.
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How common is the last name Tahan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Tahan" ranked 50,468th in terms of popularity in 2000 and climbed to 48,160th place in 2010 — a growth of 4.57% over a decade. The census also showed an increase in the count of people who bear the surname, from 389 individuals in 2000 to 439 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 12.85%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Tahan per 100,000 people edged up slightly from 0.14 to 0.15, representing a 7.14% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #48,160 | 4.57% |
| Count | 389 | 439 | 12.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tahan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that most people with the surname Tahan identified as White, with the percentage rising from 84.58% in 2000 to 89.75% in 2010. This signifies a 6.11% increase in the span of a decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic represented smaller proportions and both saw decreases over the ten-year period. Specifically, the Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased by 11.28%, while the Hispanic category dropped by 14.82%. The number of individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities also declined dramatically, from 4.37% to 1.37%. The 2000 and 2010 censuses did not record any individuals with the surname Tahan who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.58% | 89.75% | 6.11% |
| Hispanic | 6.68% | 5.69% | -14.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.57% | 2.28% | -11.28% |
| Two or More Races | 4.37% | 1.37% | -68.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |