Explore the Family Name Tarnoff
The meaning of Tarnoff
American shortened and altered form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Tarnovski, a habitational name for someone from the village of Tarnovo in Belarus, or of Tarnowski.
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How common is the last name Tarnoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tarnoff has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 74,398 in 2000 to 78,316 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 5.27%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Tarnoff surname marginally increased from 242 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, suggesting a growth rate of 0.83%. However, when measuring the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 11.11% decline, decreasing from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #78,316 | -5.27% |
| Count | 242 | 244 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarnoff
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tarnoff, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see a nearly stable predominance of the White ethnicity. In 2000, around 94.63% of Tarnoffs identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 94.26% by 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw some growth, rising from 2.89% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010, indicating an increase of 13.49%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 94.26% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 3.28% | 13.49% |
| 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% |