Explore the Family Name Tavenner
The meaning of Tavenner
English (Gloucestershire and Devon): variant of Taverner. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Tavenner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tavenner has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,898 and had decreased to 29,261 by 2010, marking a change of -8.79. The count also saw a drop from 849 to 809, which is a -4.71 decrease. This means the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname went down by -12.9, changing from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,898 | #29,261 | -8.79% |
| Count | 849 | 809 | -4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tavenner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Tavenner surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 95.76% to 94.07%, a decrease of -1.76%. The Hispanic representation increased by 38.78%, going from 2.94% to 4.08%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native using this surname in 2000. However, by 2010, small percentages of those with the surname Tavenner began self-identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 94.07% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 4.08% | 38.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |