Explore the Family Name Tarnow
The meaning of Tarnow
German: habitational name (of Slavic origin) from a place so called near Güstrow (Mecklenburg). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Eugen.
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How common is the last name Tarnow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tarnow saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,058 in popularity with a count of 473 people bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 46,138 with a count of 462, a change of -7.15% in rank and -2.33% in count. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Tarnow surname per 100k reduced by -11.11%, indicating fewer occurrences of this surname in the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #46,138 | -7.15% |
| Count | 473 | 462 | -2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarnow
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Tarnow identify as White, with percentages remaining steady at 94.93% in 2000 and 94.81% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities showed a slight increase of 2.37% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly by 31.58%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.06% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 94.81% | -0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.73% | 2.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.3% | -31.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |