Explore the Family Name Tarbuck
The meaning of Tarbuck
English: habitational name from Tarbock, formerly in Lancashire, now in Merseyside. The origin of the placename is uncertain, but it may derive from the Old Norse personal name Thor, Thori + Old English brōc ‘brook, stream’, or possibly Old English thorn ‘thorn’ + brōc. Compare Starbuck and Tarbox.
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How common is the last name Tarbuck in the United States?
The surname Tarbuck, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 143,847th place to 139,228th, showing an improvement of 3.21 percent. The count, which represents the number of people with this surname, also increased by 13.21 percent from 106 in 2000 to 120 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,847 | #139,228 | 3.21% |
| Count | 106 | 120 | 13.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarbuck
The ethnic identity associated with the Tarbuck surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 95.28 percent to 96.67 percent. During this period, no significant changes were recorded in the representation of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In both census years, these categories either showed no representation or their data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 96.67% | 1.46% |
| 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% |