Explore the Family Name Tarsia
The meaning of Tarsia
Italian: 1. from a personal name derived from the Greek name Tharsias, from tharsos ‘courage’. The personal name may have gained popularity as the name of the daughter of Apollonius of Tyre, in an eponymous romance that was popular in Europe in the Middle Ages. 2. habitational name from Tarsia, in Cosenza province. Compare Tarzia.
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How common is the last name Tarsia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tarsia has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked at 108,734 in 2000, it fell slightly to 111,426 in 2010, indicating a -2.48% change in rank. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this last name rose from 151 to 158 during this decade, reflecting a 4.64% increase. However, when looked at in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 16.67%, moving from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,734 | #111,426 | -2.48% |
| Count | 151 | 158 | 4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarsia
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those bearing the surname Tarsia are predominantly White. In 2000, 98.68% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.84% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Black, or Hispanic in either year. The data also showed there were no individuals identifying as two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 96.84% | -1.86% |
| 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% |