Explore the Family Name Tauer
The meaning of Tauer
1. German (Silesia): habitational name from any of the places called Tauer or Thauer. 2. North German: occupational name for a tanner. 3. South German: variant of Taucher 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Alois, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Tauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tauer experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,674th and by 2010, the rank had slipped to 29,403rd, a change of -2.54%. The number of individuals with the Tauer surname, however, increased from 782 to 804, a growth of 2.81%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.9%, going from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,674 | #29,403 | -2.54% |
| Count | 782 | 804 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tauer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those bearing the Tauer surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Tauers identified as White (96.80% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010), there were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic during this period. In 2000, no Tauer identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this figure rose to 1.12% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Tauers identifying as Hispanic grew from 1.41% to 1.87%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Tauers identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 1.28% to 1.24%. By 2010, a new group appeared in the data, with 0.75% of Tauers identifying as Black. There was no change in the percentage of Tauers identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95.02% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.87% | 32.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.24% | -3.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |