Explore the Family Name Taus
The meaning of Taus
Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: habitational name from Taus (Domažlice in Czech, Toysk in Yiddish), a place in Bohemia. Compare Taussig. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Naum.
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How common is the last name Taus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Taus has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,046 in popularity with a count of 302, or a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 65,964, a decrease of 6.31%. The count also saw a marginal drop to 300, representing a 0.66% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 fell by 9.09% to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #65,964 | -6.31% |
| Count | 302 | 300 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taus
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides information regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Taus. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (93.71%), followed by Hispanic (3.31%), and a small percentage identified with two or more races (1.99%). There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (89.67%), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (6.00%) and a small emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.67%). The proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a slight decline to 1.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 89.67% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 6% | 81.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.67% | -16.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |