Explore the Family Name Tanguy
The meaning of Tanguy
Breton: from the personal name Tanguy, originally a warrior’s nickname, composed of tan ‘fire’ and ki ‘dog’. This surname is also found in Britain. Compare Tanguay.
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How common is the last name Tanguy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tanguy has exhibited a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it rose from 123,314th position in 2000 to 116,829th in 2010, marking an improvement of 5.26%. The count of people carrying this surname also increased by 15.5% during this period, moving from 129 to 149 individuals. Despite these changes, the proportion of Tanguys per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #116,829 | 5.26% |
| Count | 129 | 149 | 15.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tanguy
The Decennial U.S. Census data paints an interesting picture of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tanguy. From 2000 to 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 91.47% to 89.93%. In the same decade, there was no recorded change regarding Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, which both remained at 0.00%. The proportion of Tanguys identifying as Hispanic decreased by 13.4%, moving from 3.88% to 3.36%. Notably, the portion of individuals with this surname identifying as Black grew from none in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.47% | 89.93% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 3.36% | -13.4% |
| Black | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |