Explore the Family Name Tarin
The meaning of Tarin
1. Spanish (Tarín): habitational name from a place called Tarín in Teruel. 2. French: from tarin ‘siskin’ (a small songbird similar to the goldfinch), hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way (e.g. for someone who liked to sing), or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a bird dealer or catcher. 3. French: possibly also a metonymic occupational name for a moneyer, from tarin, a medieval coin, from Late Latin tarinus, probably a derivative of Tarentum (see Taranto), where the coins were first minted. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Jesus, Ramon, Armando, Juan, Mario, Raul, Guadalupe, Amada, Andres, Arturo.
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How common is the last name Tarin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tarin has noticeably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tarin ranked as the 9502nd most common surname in the United States; by 2010, it had climbed to the 7363rd position, reflecting a rise in popularity of 22.51%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew significantly during this period from 3138 to 4524, marking a substantial increase of 44.17%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 US residents rose by 31.9% from 1.16 in 2000 to 1.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,502 | #7,363 | 22.51% |
| Count | 3,138 | 4,524 | 44.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.16 | 1.53 | 31.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the distribution of ethnic identity among individuals with the surname Tarin has shifted over the course of the decade. The Hispanic community, while still holding the majority at 69.98%, saw a decrease of 12.20% from 2000 when it was 79.70%. The White and Asian/Pacific Islander communities saw significant increases of 51.54% and 84.02% respectively, rising to 16.76% and 9.79% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which rose by 1.43% to 0.71% in 2010, while those identifying as two or more races decreased by 34.69% to 1.77%. Black representation nearly doubled, seeing an impressive rise of 94.12% though it remained relatively small at 0.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.7% | 69.98% | -12.2% |
| White | 11.06% | 16.76% | 51.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.32% | 9.79% | 84.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 1.77% | -34.69% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.99% | 94.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.71% | 1.43% |