Explore the Family Name Tazelaar
The meaning of Tazelaar
Dutch (Zeeland): from a variant of ‘t Hazelaar, a topographic name for someone living by hazel bushes. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Egbert, Willem.
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How common is the last name Tazelaar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tazelaar has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 56,392 and increased in rank to 55,841 by 2010, showing a 0.98% change. The count also rose in this period, with the number of individuals bearing the surname Tazelaar increasing from 339 to 367, marking an 8.26% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #55,841 | 0.98% |
| Count | 339 | 367 | 8.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tazelaar
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tazelaar, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity, although there was a minor decrease in this association from 2000 to 2010 (97.64% to 94.28%). There were no recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. A new connection with Hispanic ethnicity emerged in 2010, accounting for 3.00% of the people with the surname Tazelaar.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 94.28% | -3.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |