Explore the Family Name Tardif
The meaning of Tardif
French, English, and Channel Islands (Guernsey): nickname for a sluggish person, from Old French and Middle English tardif ‘slow’ (from Late Latin tardivus, for classical Latin tardus). The English surname was reinforced by the corresponding name in the Channel Islands French. This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. History: Olivier Tardif/Letardif from Étables-sur-Mer in Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany (France), married Barbe Émard in France in 1648. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Andre, Marcel, Rosaire, Gaetan, Lucien, Renald, Alderic, Camille, Cecile, Elphege, Gaston.
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How common is the last name Tardif in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tardif has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tardif was ranked as the 14,877th most popular surname in the United States, dropping to 15,272nd in 2010 which signifies a -2.66% change in ranking. The actual count of individuals with the Tardif surname increased by 5.37% from 1,825 in 2000 to 1,923 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010, marking a decrease of -4.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,877 | #15,272 | -2.66% |
| Count | 1,825 | 1,923 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.65 | -4.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tardif
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tardif between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with this surname identified as white (95.67% in 2000 and 95.27% in 2010), there were a few shifts among other ethnic identities. The percentage of Tardifs identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.81% to 1.98%, while the percentage identifying as Black went from no recorded data to 0.78%. Additionally, the percentage of Tardifs identifying with two or more races slightly increased from 1.75% to 1.77%. No Tardifs were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a decline from 0.33% in 2000. There were no recorded changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native identification.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 95.27% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.98% | 9.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.77% | 1.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |