Explore the Family Name Tallmadge
The meaning of Tallmadge
1. English: variant of Talmadge. 2. Americanized form of one or more similar (like-sounding) Jewish surnames, most likely eastern Ashkenazic Tolmach (see Talmage).
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How common is the last name Tallmadge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tallmadge saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 35,957 to 36,154, a change of -0.55%. During the same period, the count of individuals with the Tallmadge surname increased by 5.08%, from 590 to 620. However, the proportion per 100,000 of the population decreased slightly, from 0.22 to 0.21, representing a -4.55% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #36,154 | -0.55% |
| Count | 590 | 620 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tallmadge
The Tallmadge surname's ethnic identity profile also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the White demographic remained the majority, it did see a decrease from 95.93% to 94.03%, a shift of -1.98%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 57.84%, from 1.02% to 1.61%. There was also a noticeable increase within the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which rose from 1.36% to 1.94%, a 42.65% increase. Additionally, the Black demographic appeared in the 2010 data at 1.45%, while it had been 0% in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.03% | -1.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.36% | 1.94% | 42.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.61% | 57.84% |
| Black | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |