Explore the Family Name Tates
The meaning of Tates
English (Lancashire): variant of Tate, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now very rare in Britain. In the US, it is found mainly among African Americans.
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How common is the last name Tates in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tates has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked at 37,374 with a count of 561 and a proportion of 0.21 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had slid to 41,728 with a count of 521 and a proportion of 0.18 per 100k. This shows an 11.65% decrease in the rank and a 7.13% drop in the count, while the proportion went down by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #41,728 | -11.65% |
| Count | 561 | 521 | -7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tates
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there has been a change in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tates between 2000 and 2010. While the surname did not have any recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both census years, it saw a significant increase of 86.22% in association with individuals identifying as two or more races. White individuals with the Tates surname decreased by 36.27%, while those identifying as Black increased by 6.13%. There was also a new record of Hispanic ethnicity associated with the surname in 2010 at 2.5%, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.51% | 79.08% | 6.13% |
| White | 22.28% | 14.2% | -36.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 3.65% | 86.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |