Explore the Family Name Tallon
The meaning of Tallon
1. French; English and Irish (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Talon, of ancient Germanic origin (see Talon). 2. Galician (Tallón): habitational name from any of the places in A Coruña, Ourense, and Pontevedra provinces, in Galicia (Spain), called Tallón. 3. Catalan: Castilianized form (Tallón) of Talló (see Tallo).
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How common is the last name Tallon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Tallon" has witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 15,970th in 2000 but dropped to 19,955th by 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 24.95%. In terms of count, the number of people bearing the surname decreased from 1,671 in 2000 to 1,344 in 2010, marking a drop of nearly 19.57%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also fell by about 25.81%, moving from 0.62 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,970 | #19,955 | -24.95% |
| Count | 1,671 | 1,344 | -19.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.46 | -25.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tallon
The ethnic identity associated with the Tallon surname has seen some shifts in the decade between the 2000 and 2010 censuses. For instance, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not recorded in 2000 but appeared in 2010, reflecting changes in these communities. The percentage of Tallons who identified as being of two or more races rose by 14.74%, while those identifying as Hispanic also increased, this time by 38.20%. On the other hand, there was a slight decrease in the White group, with a dip of 1.40%. Meanwhile, the Black group saw a significant decrease of -65.74%. Please note that all this data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 91.52% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 5.21% | 38.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.79% | 14.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| Black | 1.08% | 0.37% | -65.74% |