Explore the Family Name Tamanaha
The meaning of Tamanaha
Japanese: written 玉那覇 ‘round mushroom’. It is found in the Ryūkyū islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masaru, Shigeo, Hitoshi, Keichi, Kiyoshi, Masao, Matsuo, Mitsue, Satoru, Seichi, Shigemasa, Shigeru.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tamanaha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tamanaha experienced a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,395th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 40,554th position, marking a change of -5.62%. The number of people carrying this surname also saw a marginal decrease from 542 in 2000 to 539 in 2010. This represents a percentage reduction of -0.55%, with the proportion per 100,000 people dropping by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #40,554 | -5.62% |
| Count | 542 | 539 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tamanaha
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander make up the largest percentage of individuals with the Tamanaha surname. However, their proportion dropped from 86.16% in 2000 to 75.51% in 2010, marking a decrease of 12.36%. Conversely, individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 7.93% in 2000 to 16.33% in 2010, representing a significant growth of 105.93%. The percentages of those identifying as White and Hispanic also rose from 3.32% and 2.58% in 2000 to 4.64% and 3.34% in 2010 respectively. The data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained suppressed or showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.16% | 75.51% | -12.36% |
| Two or More Races | 7.93% | 16.33% | 105.93% |
| White | 3.32% | 4.64% | 39.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.34% | 29.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |