Explore the Family Name Tant
The meaning of Tant
1. English (Essex): unexplained. 2. Flemish: nickname for someone with prominent or otherwise remarkable teeth, from tand ‘tooth’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tant saw a positive shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 13,158 while in 2010 it rose slightly to 13,037. The count also increased from 2,130 in 2000 to 2,355 in 2010, marking a 10.56% increase. Moreover, the proportion per 100k also increased by 1.27%, moving up from 0.79 to 0.8 within the same ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,158 | #13,037 | 0.92% |
| Count | 2,130 | 2,355 | 10.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.8 | 1.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tant
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an interesting shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Tant surname between 2000 and 2010. Among Asian/Pacific Islanders, the percentage of individuals bearing the Tant name grew by 74.88% over the decade. The number of people who identified as belonging to two or more races also saw a significant increase, rising by 102.65%. Meanwhile, there was a decrease among those identifying as White, dropping by 3.85%. The Hispanic population with this surname doubled, increasing by 104.71%. On the other hand, there was a decline in the Black community, with a decrease of 21.30%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a slight increase of 44.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.37% | 90.74% | -3.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 3.69% | 74.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 2.29% | 102.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.74% | 104.71% |
| Black | 1.08% | 0.85% | -21.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.68% | 44.68% |