Explore the Family Name Tarry
The meaning of Tarry
English (Northamptonshire and Leicestershire; of Norman origin): variant of Terry 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tarry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tarry has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,469 and by 2010, it had moved up to 23,957, showing a change of 9.49%. The number of people with the Tarry surname also increased during this period from 867 to 1,053, a rise of 21.45%. The proportion of individuals with the Tarry surname per 100k of population also went up by 12.5%, from 0.32 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #23,957 | 9.49% |
| Count | 867 | 1,053 | 21.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.36 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarry
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tarry, as of the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Tarry last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a decrease from 72.32% to 66.95% over the decade. Significant growth was observed among Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identifiers, which increased by 81.74% and 94.98% respectively. Black identifiers also saw a modest increase from 23.18% to 24.88%. No individuals identified as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.32% | 66.95% | -7.43% |
| Black | 23.18% | 24.88% | 7.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 4.27% | 94.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 2.09% | 81.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |