Explore the Family Name Taran
The meaning of Taran
1. Ukrainian and Polish: nickname for a man of powerful build, from taran ‘battering ram’. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Ukrainian: either a nickname from Ukrainian taran ‘pock’, or a metonymic occupational name from another meaning of the same word, ‘tool used in a churn for butter making’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Lev, Gleb, Igor, Leonid, Leya, Mikhail, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Taran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Taran" has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The data indicates that in 2000, Taran ranked 49,965th among all surnames, moving up to 45,495th in 2010, representing an 8.95% increase in rank. In terms of count, there were 394 individuals with the surname Taran in 2000, growing to 470 by 2010, which is a significant 19.29% increase. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also increased by 6.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #45,495 | 8.95% |
| Count | 394 | 470 | 19.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taran
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Taran shows some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people identified as White, accounting for 90.10% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 89.36% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 35.01%, rising from 4.57% to 6.17%. However, the population identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a small decrease of 3.33%, dropping from 3.30% to 3.19%. Meanwhile, the representation of individuals identifying with two or more races went from 1.27% to zero. There were no instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.1% | 89.36% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 6.17% | 35.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.3% | 3.19% | -3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |