Explore the Family Name Tatom
The meaning of Tatom
English (Devon): variant of Tatham. This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Tatom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tatom saw a mild decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,840 in popularity and dropped to 21,330 by 2010, which is a decrease of about 7.51%. The number of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 1,254 in 2000 to 1,228 in 2010, marking a 2.07% drop. The proportion of individuals named Tatom per 100,000 people declined by 8.7% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,840 | #21,330 | -7.51% |
| Count | 1,254 | 1,228 | -2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tatom
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tatom. Most individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 87.80% to 86.32% during this period. There was also a notable decrease in the number of Black individuals carrying the Tatom surname, going down by 21.64%. However, the Hispanic population with this surname more than doubled from 1.52% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. Additionally, a slight increase was noted for those identifying as Two or More Races, and new representations were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 86.32% | -1.69% |
| Black | 7.58% | 5.94% | -21.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 3.18% | 109.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 2.61% | 31.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |