Explore the Family Name Tansill
The meaning of Tansill
Altered form of Tancil (see Tansil).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tansill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tansill has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tansill was ranked 91,004 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 109,258, marking a decline of 20.06%. The count of individuals with Tansill as their surname also declined from 188 in 2000 to 162 in 2010, representing a fall of 13.83%. The proportion of people with the surname Tansill per 100k decreased by 28.57% during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #109,258 | -20.06% |
| Count | 188 | 162 | -13.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tansill
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Tansill surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.81% of those with the Tansill surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 97.53% in 2010. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities with the Tansill surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 97.53% | 0.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |