Explore the Family Name Tana
The meaning of Tana
Italian: probably of multiple origin, from the female personal name Tana a short form of Gaetana (see Gaetano), or from topographic name from tana ‘lair’ (of uncertain etymology).
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How common is the last name Tana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tana decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name slipped from 60,706 to 75,317, a decline of 24.07%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also reduced from 310 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, marking a decrease of 17.42%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a fall of 18.18% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #75,317 | -24.07% |
| Count | 310 | 256 | -17.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tana
The ethnic identity connected with the surname Tana also saw shifts during the same decade, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased by 5.68%, moving from 32.90% in 2000 to 34.77% in 2010, those identifying with two or more races dropped 24.42%. White ethnicity decreased slightly by 4.56%, but Hispanic representation saw an increase by 26.88%. There was no change in Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native groups, which remained at 0% throughout both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.84% | 52.34% | -4.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 32.9% | 34.77% | 5.68% |
| Hispanic | 6.77% | 8.59% | 26.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 1.95% | -24.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |