Explore the Family Name Tank
The meaning of Tank
1. English (Cornwall): perhaps from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Tancred, Tancard, which is of French origin (see Tankard). Alternatively, perhaps a nickname from the rare Middle English word tank ‘blast on a horn’. 2. North German, North Frisian, and East Frisian: from a short form of the personal name Thankmar (see Tamm). This surname is very rare in North and East Frisia. Compare Tanck. 3. Indian (Gujarat): name based on the name of a Rajput clan, of unexplained etymology. It is not clear whether this name is connected with the English word tank, which is of Indian origin, as in Gujarati tānkh ‘underground reservoir’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ajay, Hasmukh, Shekhar, Bhupendra, Girish, Harsh, Himat, Mahesh, Mandar, Nayana, Pinakin, Shantanu.
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How common is the last name Tank in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Tank" was ranked 13,282nd in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 14,127th by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.36%. In terms of count, there were a total of 2,107 individuals bearing this surname in 2000, which slightly increased to 2,127 by 2010, an increase of 0.95%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 7.69%, from 0.78 in 2000 to 0.72 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,282 | #14,127 | -6.36% |
| Count | 2,107 | 2,127 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.72 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tank
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the "Tank" surname identified as White, making up 90.27% of the total. This percentage dropped to 83.59% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 6.55% in 2000 to 10.81% in 2010, marking a 65.04% change. Individuals identifying as Black made up 1.57% of the total in 2000, increasing to 2.30% in 2010, a 46.50% change. The Hispanic representation also saw a considerable increase of 132.63%, moving from 0.95% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 were not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.27% | 83.59% | -7.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.55% | 10.81% | 65.04% |
| Black | 1.57% | 2.3% | 46.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.21% | 132.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0% | 0% |