Explore the Family Name Tat
The meaning of Tat
1. Vietnamese (Tất): from the Chinese surname 畢, see Bi 1. 2. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 達 and 笪, also possibly derived from the Cantonese form of the popular personal name 達, see Da. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Ha, Muoi, Ha To, Nguu, Thang, Vinh, Chau, Cuong, Dao, Minh, Mui, Trinh. Chinese Dong, Han, Hon, Kin, Lung, Man, Tang, Tong, Chang, Nam, Sieu, Tuong.
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How common is the last name Tat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Tat" increased significantly in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Tat ranked at number 20,006 among all surnames but rose to 17,639 in 2010, showing an increase of 11.83 percent during that decade. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 28.36 percent from 1,241 people in 2000 to 1,593 in 2010. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people increased by 17.39 percent from 0.46 to 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,006 | #17,639 | 11.83% |
| Count | 1,241 | 1,593 | 28.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.54 | 17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tat
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an increasing trend towards a higher percentage of people with the surname "Tat" identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander between 2000 and 2010. This ethnic group represented 89.52 percent of the Tats in 2000 and rose to 91.96 percent in 2010, an increase of 2.73 percent. During the same period, the percentage of Tats identifying as White decreased by 25.16 percent, while those identifying as Black saw a slight increase of 13.33 percent. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 37.31 percent. No changes were reported for Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.52% | 91.96% | 2.73% |
| White | 6.12% | 4.58% | -25.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.26% | -37.31% |
| Black | 1.05% | 1.19% | 13.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |