Explore the Family Name Talman
The meaning of Talman
1. Jewish (American): variant of Thalmann 1. 2. Dutch: occupational name from Middle Dutch taelman, taleman ‘lawyer, orator’. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Taalman. Compare Tallman 2. 3. English (Sussex and Surrey): variant of Tallman and probably also of Tolman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yigal.
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How common is the last name Talman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Talman has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Talman ranked as the 63,450th most common surname in the United States with a total count of 294 people bearing it. However, by 2010, the name's rank had slipped to 83,226 and the number of people with this surname had dropped to 226. This represents a decrease of 31.17% in rank and 23.13% in count over that decade. The proportion of individuals with the Talman surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #83,226 | -31.17% |
| Count | 294 | 226 | -23.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Talman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Talman also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Talmans identified as White (87.41%), followed by Hispanic (3.74%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.38%). Individuals identifying as two or more races accounted for 4.08%, while there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. By 2010, the proportion of Talmans identifying as White had increased slightly to 88.05%. The Hispanic population saw a significant increase of 101.07%, reaching 7.52%. However, the percentages of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or two or more races dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.41% | 88.05% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 7.52% | 101.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |