Explore the Family Name Tannahill
The meaning of Tannahill
Scottish (Glasgow): habitational name from Tannahill in Ayrshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tannahill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tannahill saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,139th most popular, falling to the 41,657th position in 2010, marking a 3.78% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Tannahill surname actually increased slightly from 514 to 522, an increase of 1.56%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a marginal decrease of 5.26%, dropping from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #41,657 | -3.78% |
| Count | 514 | 522 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tannahill
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Tannahill surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 87.55% to 88.31%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 56.19% from 3.31% to 5.17%. On the other hand, there was a marked decrease in individuals identifying as Two or more races, which dropped by 45.76% from 3.89% to 2.11%. The percentage of individuals who identify as Black decreased slightly from 3.31% to 2.87%. No individuals with the surname Tannahill identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.55% | 88.31% | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 5.17% | 56.19% |
| Black | 3.31% | 2.87% | -13.29% |
| Two or More Races | 3.89% | 2.11% | -45.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |