Explore the Family Name Tatge
The meaning of Tatge
North German and East Frisian: from a shortened form of the Frisian personal name Tjadeke (see Tack). This surname is virtually non-existing in East Frisia.
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How common is the last name Tatge in the United States?
The surname 'Tatge' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, as per data recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 40,833 in terms of commonality amongst surnames in the United States. By 2010, its ranking had dropped slightly to 41,038, marking a 0.5% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 504 in 2000 to 531 in 2010, indicating a 5.36% increase. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of individuals named Tatge per 100k people slightly decreased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #41,038 | -0.5% |
| Count | 504 | 531 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tatge
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Tatge', the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some changes over the decade. Predominantly, individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 97.22% of Tatges in 2000 and 95.10% in 2010. Additionally, there was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. The data for 2010 also showed a new entry of Tatges identifying as Hispanic at 1.69%, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.1% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.51% | 26.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |