Explore the Family Name Taynor
The meaning of Taynor
Possibly an Americanized form of German Dehner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taynor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Taynor saw a decrease in popularity rank from 56,826 in 2000 to 58,182 in 2010, marking a change of -2.39%. However, there was a slight increase in the count of individuals with this surname from 336 to 349 during the same period, which indicates a growth of 3.87%. The proportion per 100,000 population remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #58,182 | -2.39% |
| Count | 336 | 349 | 3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taynor
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Taynor surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, even though there was a marginal drop from 93.45% to 91.69%. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black rose by 20.45% and 73.15% respectively, reaching 4.30% and 2.58% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with the numbers remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 91.69% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 4.3% | 20.45% |
| Black | 1.49% | 2.58% | 73.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |