Explore the Family Name Tanguay
The meaning of Tanguay
Altered form of Breton Tanguy. History: Bearers of the surname Tanguay trace their origin to Jean Tanguy/Tanguay dit La Navette from Ploudiry in Finistère, Brittany, who married Marie Brochu in Saint-Jean, Île d’Orléans, QC, in 1692. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Marcel, Andre, Normand, Armand, Gaston, Gilles, Pierre, Alphonse, Herve, Lucien, Michel.
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How common is the last name Tanguay in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tanguay saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,137th in popularity and by 2010, it had slid to 12,802nd, a change of -5.48%. However, the number of people with this surname increased slightly from 2,357 in 2000 to 2,409 in 2010, constituting a 2.21% rise. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased from 0.87 to 0.82 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,137 | #12,802 | -5.48% |
| Count | 2,357 | 2,409 | 2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.82 | -5.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tanguay
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts among those bearing the Tanguay surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.47% to 0.58%, and those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.89% to 1.29%. Meanwhile, those identifying as white remained the majority but decreased slightly from 96.44% to 96.10%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals saw a drop from 1.82% to 1.49%. The data shows new indications of Tanguay individuals identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 96.1% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.49% | -18.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.29% | 44.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.58% | 23.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |