Explore the Family Name Tally
The meaning of Tally
English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Talley. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tally in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tally showed a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 12,673 in 2000 to 12,683 in 2010, a change of -0.08%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 8.75% during the same period, from 2,239 to 2,435. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,673 | #12,683 | -0.08% |
| Count | 2,239 | 2,435 | 8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tally
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the surname Tally identify mostly as White, with an increase from 76.86% in 2000 to 77.17% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity is Black, although there was a decrease from 17.82% in 2000 to 15.77% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 0.36% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. Similarly, there were increases among those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the category of "Two or more races" saw a modest rise from 1.07% to 1.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.86% | 77.17% | 0.4% |
| Black | 17.82% | 15.77% | -11.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.04% | 13.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 1.48% | 311.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.31% | 22.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.21% | 1.23% | 1.65% |