Explore the Family Name Tays
The meaning of Tays
Probably an altered form of Tay.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tays in the United States?
The surname Tays is one that has seen an increase in popularity over the years. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, Tays was ranked 34,308th in terms of popularity and had been adopted by 625 people corresponding to a proportion of 0.23 per 100k population. By 2010, the popularity rank had risen to 32,960 with a count of 695 individuals bearing this name, marking a growth of 11.2%. This change depicts a rise in proportion per 100k to 0.24, a 4.35% increase from the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #32,960 | 3.93% |
| Count | 625 | 695 | 11.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tays
In terms of ethnicity, the Tays surname predominately identifies with white ethnic identity. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, about 84.16% of those with the Tays name identified as white. However, there was a slight decrease to 80.29% by 2010. Hispanic affiliation also showed a presence amongst those with the Tays surname, increasing from 14.56% in 2000 to 16.98% in 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, some individuals with the Tays surname began identifying with two or more races and black ethnicities, which were not previously recorded in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained absent in both census periods for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.16% | 80.29% | -4.6% |
| Hispanic | 14.56% | 16.98% | 16.62% |
| Black | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |