Explore the Family Name Tarleton
The meaning of Tarleton
English (Derbyshire, Lancashire, and Warwickshire): variant of Tarlton.
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How common is the last name Tarleton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tarleton had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tarleton was ranked 17,040 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 17,463—a change of -2.48%. Despite this slip in ranking, the number of individuals with the Tarleton name increased by 5.01%. The proportion of people named Tarleton per 100k also decreased slightly, from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,040 | #17,463 | -2.48% |
| Count | 1,537 | 1,614 | 5.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.55 | -3.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarleton
The ethnicity table based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in ethnic identity among those bearing the Tarleton surname. In terms of ethnic identities, there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Two or More Races rose significantly from 1.56% to 2.79%, marking an increase of 78.85%. White individuals represented the majority of Tarletons, though their share decreased slightly from 79.25% to 78.00%. Hispanic representation also declined from 1.24% to 0.74%. Conversely, people identifying as Black saw an increase from 17.31% to 18.15% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.25% | 78% | -1.58% |
| Black | 17.31% | 18.15% | 4.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.79% | 78.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 0.74% | -40.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |