Explore the Family Name Tarlow
The meaning of Tarlow
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Tarłów, in Poland. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Isidor, Myer, Nechama.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tarlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Tarlow surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tarlow was ranked 56,392 in popularity, with 339 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 60,347, and the count decreased slightly to 334. This represents a -7.01% change in rank and a -1.47% change in count over the decade. Also, the proportion of people with the Tarlow surname per 100k of the population decreased by -15.38% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #60,347 | -7.01% |
| Count | 339 | 334 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarlow
Looking at ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of people with the Tarlow surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure was at 98.23%, and it slightly dropped to 97.31% in 2010, a -0.94% change. The Hispanic demographic saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races all remained at 0% for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 97.31% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |