Explore the Family Name Tardiff
The meaning of Tardiff
1. Americanized form of French Tardif. 2. English (Guernsey): variant of Tardif. This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Lucien, Cecile, Alban, Fleurette, Gabrielle, Girard, Laurier, Valere, Yvan, Yves.
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How common is the last name Tardiff in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tardiff has slightly decreased in the United States over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tardiff was ranked 13,352 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 14,378, signifying a decrease of 7.68 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also marginally dipped from 2,093 in 2000 to 2,079 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 0.67 percent. When considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the surname's prevalence decreased by 10.26 percent from 0.78 to 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,352 | #14,378 | -7.68% |
| Count | 2,093 | 2,079 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.7 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tardiff
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few changes in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Tardiff surname between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority identified as White (95.51 percent in 2000 and 94.32 percent in 2010), there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of Tardiffs who identified as having two or more races, rising from 1.05 percent in 2000 to 1.83 percent in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, up from 1.58 percent in 2000 to 2.60 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Tardiffs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were relatively low or non-existent, with no change reported for these categories between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 94.32% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.6% | 64.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.83% | 74.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |