Explore the Family Name Tear
The meaning of Tear
1. English: nickname from Middle English ter(e) ‘of fine appearance or character’. The name may sometimes have been confused with Terry. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Thier. 3. Manx: variant of Teare.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tear in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Tear" saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 65,492 to 82,044, signifying a fall of 25.27%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 283 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, marking an 18.73% reduction. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 20% decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #82,044 | -25.27% |
| Count | 283 | 230 | -18.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tear
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Tear" also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which rose from 9.54% to 14.35%, a 50.42% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as White reduced from 86.22% to 79.57%, a 7.71% drop. Interestingly, the Black category showed representation in 2010 with 3.91%, though no data were available for this group in 2000. The categories Hispanic, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained the same or were not represented in these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.22% | 79.57% | -7.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.54% | 14.35% | 50.42% |
| Black | 0% | 3.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |