Explore the Family Name Temkin
The meaning of Temkin
Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Temke (a pet form of Tomer) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Isaak, Isadore, Myer, Ruvim, Varda, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Temkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Temkin has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 35,797th most popular in 2000 and fell to 36,900th in 2010, marking a 3.08% drop in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 593 in 2000 to 605 in 2010, indicating a 2.02% growth. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 4.55%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #36,900 | -3.08% |
| Count | 593 | 605 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Temkin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Temkin saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (92.75%), followed by Hispanic (4.22%), and a small percentage identified with two or more races (2.19%). There were no recorded identifications with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. By 2010, the percentage identifying as White had slightly increased to 93.72%, and the Hispanic identification also rose to 4.63%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly to 0.99%. The other ethnicities remained at zero identifications.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.75% | 93.72% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.22% | 4.63% | 9.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 0.99% | -54.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |