Explore the Family Name Tardy
The meaning of Tardy
1. French: variant of Tardif. 2. Hungarian: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Tard in Borsod and Somogy counties.
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How common is the last name Tardy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tardy has gained popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,370th in popularity and by 2010 it had moved up to the 15,938th spot, marking an 8.24% increase. The number of people carrying this surname also saw a significant growth of 21.61%, rising from 1,499 in 2000 to 1,823 in 2010. This resulted in an increase in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.56 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,370 | #15,938 | 8.24% |
| Count | 1,499 | 1,823 | 21.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.62 | 10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tardy
Ethnicity-wise, the Tardy surname showed some shifts over the same decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, there were no recorded bearers of the name with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, but by 2010 this group made up 2.74%. There was also an increase in the Hispanic demographic, from 3.14% to 5.65%, marking a substantial change of 79.94%. However, the percentage of individuals with two or more races dropped to zero from 2.40% in 2000. In terms of White and Black ethnicities, slight decreases were noted, with the former dropping by 0.37% to 63.80% and the latter decreasing by 12.75% to 25.67%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained stagnant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.04% | 63.8% | -0.37% |
| Black | 29.42% | 25.67% | -12.75% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 5.65% | 79.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |