Explore the Family Name Tams
The meaning of Tams
1. North German: from a short form of Thomas. 2. English (Staffordshire): variant of Thames.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tams in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tams has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 52,500 in popularity, with approximately 371 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, its ranking had slightly improved to 52,169 and the count increased to 398, showing a growth of 7.28%. However, despite the increase in numbers, the proportion of people named Tams per 100,000 reduced by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #52,169 | 0.63% |
| Count | 371 | 398 | 7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tams
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tams also shows some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most common ethnicity linked to Tams is White, accounting for 91.64% in 2000 and decreasing to 85.93% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, from 2.96% in 2000 to 3.52% in 2010, and in those who identify with two or more races, which rose from 2.70% to 3.52% over the same period. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from zero to 6.28%, while the Black category dropped from 1.62% to zero. No data was available for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.64% | 85.93% | -6.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.96% | 3.52% | 18.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 3.52% | 30.37% |
| Black | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |