Explore the Family Name Tanzman
The meaning of Tanzman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from German Tanz, Yiddish tants ‘dance’ + German Mann, Yiddish man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dov.
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How common is the last name Tanzman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tanzman has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tanzman ranked 92,217 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 112,568 by 2010, representing a 22.07% decline. The actual count of individuals bearing the Tanzman surname also fell during this period, decreasing by 15.68% from 185 people in 2000 to 156 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Tanzman per 100,000 people decreased by 28.57%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #112,568 | -22.07% |
| Count | 185 | 156 | -15.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tanzman
The ethnic identity associated with the Tanzman surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant majority of those with the Tanzman surname identified as White (95.14%). This percentage declined to 91.03% by 2010. During the same period, a new development was recorded as some Tanzman bearers began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 3.21% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.70% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No Tanzman bearers identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 91.03% | -4.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |