Explore the Family Name Taney
The meaning of Taney
English (Norfolk; of Norman origin): variant of Tawney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Taney saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the Taney surname fell from 42,757 in 2000 to 44,872 in 2010, marking a 4.95% change. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, seeing a slight increase of 0.21% from 477 to 478. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #44,872 | -4.95% |
| Count | 477 | 478 | 0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taney
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some shifts among those carrying the Taney surname from 2000 to 2010. The data indicates that the majority identify as White, although there was a small reduction of 1.10% in this group over the decade, falling from 93.92% to 92.89%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population increased significantly by 41.27%, moving from 2.52% to 3.56%. Additionally, the percentage identifying as Black changed from 0 to 1.26%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, while the category of Two or More Races saw a decrease of 18.61%, moving from 2.31% to 1.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 92.89% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.56% | 41.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 1.88% | -18.61% |
| Black | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |