Explore the Family Name Tawney
The meaning of Tawney
English (mainly Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire; of Norman origin): habitational name from either of two places, Saint-Aubin-du-Thennay or Saint-Jean-du-Thennay, in Eure, Normandy, both so named from an uncertain first element (possibly a Gallo-Roman personal name or the Gaulish word tann ‘oak’, ‘holly’) + the locative suffix -acum.
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How common is the last name Tawney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tawney experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,249th most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 17,176th position, representing a decrease of 5.7%. The number of people carrying the Tawney surname increased slightly from 1,634 in 2000 to 1,649 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 0.92%. However, its proportion per 100,000 individuals in the population decreased by 8.2% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,249 | #17,176 | -5.7% |
| Count | 1,634 | 1,649 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.56 | -8.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tawney
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides some interesting insights. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Tawney name identified as White, although there was a slight dip from 93.33% in 2000 to 92.78% in 2010. The percentage of Tawneys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more ethnic identities also decreased during this period. On the other hand, the Hispanic representation among Tawneys grew by 26.82%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase of 12.24%. Additionally, the percentage of Tawneys who identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native rose by 21.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 92.78% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.79% | 26.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.52% | -11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 1.39% | -5.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 0.97% | 21.25% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0.55% | 12.24% |