Explore the Family Name Tarsi
The meaning of Tarsi
Italian: from the personal name Tarsi or Tarsia (see Tarsia). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Giacomo, Elio, Evo, Geno.
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How common is the last name Tarsi in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tarsi has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,273 in terms of commonality across surnames in the U.S., while in 2010, its rank improved to 68,345, marking an increase of 2.74%. The number of individuals carrying the Tarsi surname also increased from 260 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 10.77%. However, the proportion per 100k population remained stable at 0.1 during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #68,345 | 2.74% |
| Count | 260 | 288 | 10.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarsi
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Tarsi surname identify as White, both in 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 98.08% to 98.61%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. This suggests that the Tarsi surname is predominantly tied to White ethnic identity in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 98.61% | 0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |