Explore the Family Name Tavernier

The meaning of Tavernier

French: occupational name from Old French tavernier ‘innkeeper’ (from Late Latin tabernarius from taberna ‘inn’). History: Julien Tavernier dit Sanspitié from Namps-au-Mont in Somme, France, married Marie-Anne Girouard in Montreal, QC, in 1749. Some characteristic forenames: French Edouard, Patrice, Rodolphe.

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How common is the last name Tavernier in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tavernier has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tavernier was ranked as the 26,829th most popular surname, while in 2010 it rose to the 26,229th spot; this constitutes a change of approximately 2.24%. The number of individuals carrying the Tavernier surname also increased from 852 in 2000 to 932 in 2010, representing a growth of about 9.39%.

20002010Change
Rank#26,829#26,2292.24%
Count8529329.39%
Proportion per 100k0.320.320%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tavernier

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Tavernier surname is predominantly associated with those of White ethnic identity, despite a decrease from 81.46% in 2000 to 75.54% in 2010. Over the same period, the surname witnessed an increase in its association with those identifying as Black (from 10.56% to 13.09%), Hispanic (from 6.34% to 7.62%), and those of two or more races (from 1.41% to 3.11%). Although the 2010 data recorded a small percentage (0.64%) of individuals with the Tavernier surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, there were no individuals in this category in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White81.46%75.54%-7.27%
Black10.56%13.09%23.96%
Hispanic6.34%7.62%20.19%
Two or More Races1.41%3.11%120.57%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.64%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%