Explore the Family Name Tazewell
The meaning of Tazewell
English (Somerset): variant of Tanswell (see Taswell).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tazewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tazewell has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 93,841st most popular surname, while in 2010 it rose to the 91,221st position, marking a change of 2.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 181 to 202 during this period, a growth rate of 11.6%. However, the proportion of people named Tazewell per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #91,221 | 2.79% |
| Count | 181 | 202 | 11.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tazewell
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tazewell, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Two or More Races grew considerably from 2.76% to 6.44%, a change of 133.33%. The Hispanic population also emerged, accounting for 2.97% in 2010, where there was none recorded in 2000. Conversely, those identifying as White and Black saw a small decrease, with Whites dropping from 14.92% to 13.86% and Blacks decreasing from 81.22% to 74.75%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.22% | 74.75% | -7.97% |
| White | 14.92% | 13.86% | -7.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 6.44% | 133.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |