Explore the Family Name Tanski
The meaning of Tanski
Polish (Tański): habitational name for someone from Tańsk in Masovian Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Eugeniusz, Casimir, Dorota, Thadeus.
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How common is the last name Tanski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tanski has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Tanski dropped from 25,304 to 27,732, signifying a 9.6% decrease. The count also fell from 919 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 to 867 in 2010, a drop of 5.66%. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which decreased by 14.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,304 | #27,732 | -9.6% |
| Count | 919 | 867 | -5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tanski
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Tanski has also varied somewhat, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identified as White, this percentage did decrease slightly from 97.39% in 2000 to 95.85% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, growing from 1.52% to 2.42% over the decade, an increase of 59.21%. Furthermore, previously unrepresented ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black appeared in the 2010 data, accounting for 0.81% and 0.58% respectively, while there were no changes for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 95.85% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.42% | 59.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |