Explore the Family Name Tamblyn
The meaning of Tamblyn
English (Cornwall): variant of Tamlyn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tamblyn in the United States?
The surname Tamblyn, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight dip in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 34,259th to 35,582nd place, a change of -3.86%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a slight increase during the same time period, rising from 626 to 632 individuals, representing a growth of 0.96%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, this surname decreased by -8.7%, going from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #35,582 | -3.86% |
| Count | 626 | 632 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tamblyn
In relation to the ethnic identity associated with the Tamblyn surname, also according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.85% in 2000 to 94.30% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which saw a significant increase, rising from 1.60% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races increased modestly from 1.28% to 1.42% over the decade. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94.3% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.48% | 117.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.42% | 10.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |