Explore the Family Name Tamer
The meaning of Tamer
1. Arabic (mainly Egypt and Syria): from a personal name based on tāmir ‘rich in dates’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians. 2. Turkish: ornamental name composed of tam ‘complete, perfect’ + er ‘male’, also ‘hero’. 3. English (Essex and Warwickshire): perhaps from Middle English tamere ‘one who brings others into submission, a conqueror’, but this word is not recorded before the 15th century. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Akram, Tamer, Coskun, Faisal, Fuad, Ilhan, Issam, Mahmoud, Nabil, Nadim, Omar, Salem. French Lucien, Phillippe, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Tamer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tamer saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,052 in terms of common usage and rose to rank 38,801 by 2010, representing a marginal increase of 0.64%. During the same time period, the number of occurrences increased from 531 to 569, indicating an increase in use by approximately 7.16%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Tamer decreased slightly by 5% from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #38,801 | 0.64% |
| Count | 531 | 569 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tamer
When looking into the ethnicity of those with the surname Tamer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows there were notable changes from 2000 to 2010. While the majority identified as White (88.70% in 2000 and 88.58% in 2010), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 3.39% to 5.98%) and Black (from 1.88% to 3.69%). The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped substantially from 5.27% to 1.58%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.7% | 88.58% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 5.98% | 76.4% |
| Black | 1.88% | 3.69% | 96.28% |
| Two or More Races | 5.27% | 1.58% | -70.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |