Explore the Family Name Tarbutton
The meaning of Tarbutton
English (Yorkshire and Northumberland): probably a habitational name from an unidentified or lost place in northern England, or possibly from Tarbolton in Ayrshire, Scotland.
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How common is the last name Tarbutton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tarbutton has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tarbutton was ranked 40,265 in terms of most common surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 42,511, representing a drop of 5.58%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly during this period, going from 512 in 2000 to 510 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.39%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 10.53% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #42,511 | -5.58% |
| Count | 512 | 510 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarbutton
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the distribution among those with the surname Tarbutton between 2000 and 2010. The reports show that the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 7.05%, moving from 89.45% to 83.14%. However, there were increases in other ethnic identities. For example, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing by 94.89% from 3.52% to 6.86%. Similarly, those who identified with two or more races went up by 126.28%, making a jump from 1.56% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives were both reported at 0.98% in 2010, having been suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a modest increase of 10.00%, rising from 4.1% to 4.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.45% | 83.14% | -7.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 6.86% | 94.89% |
| Black | 4.1% | 4.51% | 10% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 3.53% | 126.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |