Explore the Family Name Taussig
The meaning of Taussig
Jewish (from Bohemia): Germanized habitational name for someone from Taus (Domažlice in Czech, Toysk in Yiddish), a place in Bohemia. Compare Taus.
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How common is the last name Taussig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Taussig has experienced an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 48,380 to 46,647 during that time period, a rise attributed to a 3.58% change. In terms of the count, the number of individuals with the Taussig surname increased from 410 to 456, denoting an 11.22% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #46,647 | 3.58% |
| Count | 410 | 456 | 11.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taussig
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity of individuals with the Taussig surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, though there was a slight decrease from 95.37% in 2000 to 92.54% in 2010. A new addition to the data in 2010 saw 1.54% identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of Taussigs reporting two or more races nearly doubled, moving from 1.22% to 2.41%. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased from 2.44% to 3.07%. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 92.54% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.07% | 25.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 2.41% | 97.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |