Explore the Family Name Tarner
The meaning of Tarner
1. English: variant of Turner. This form of the surname is relatively rare in Britain and Ireland. It may sometimes have been confused with Taverner. 2. German (North Rhine-Westphalia): unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Tarner in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tarner has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,826th in terms of popularity and had 336 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 72,105 with only 270 individuals, indicating a decrease of approximately 19.64%. The proportion of people with the Tarner surname per 100,000 also saw a reduction of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #72,105 | -26.89% |
| Count | 336 | 270 | -19.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarner
On the subject of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the Tarner surname identify as White, making up 86.3% of the Tarner population in 2010, down from 88.69% in 2000. The Hispanic community experienced a significant increase in the number of Tarners from 1.79% in 2000 to 5.19% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a decline in the Black community from 7.74% to 6.3%. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no changes in their numbers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.69% | 86.3% | -2.69% |
| Black | 7.74% | 6.3% | -18.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 5.19% | 189.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |