Explore the Family Name Tenaglia
The meaning of Tenaglia
Italian: nickname from tenaglia ‘pincers, pliers’ (from Occitan tenalba, French tenaille, from Latin tenaclum ‘tie’), probably used to denote a blacksmith, or perhaps an incisive person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Mario, Aldo, Alfredo, Antonio, Ciro, Guido, Umberto, Vittorio, Amadeo, Caterina, Conrado, Domenic, Domenico, Francesco.
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How common is the last name Tenaglia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tenaglia has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Tenaglia was ranked as the 23,739th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 26,391st spot, marking an 11.17% decrease. The count of people with this surname also declined from 995 in 2000 to 925 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.04%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Tenaglia surname per 100,000 people fell by 16.22%, from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,739 | #26,391 | -11.17% |
| Count | 995 | 925 | -7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.31 | -16.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tenaglia
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tenaglia, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with this surname identify as white, although there has been a slight decrease in this group, from 97.39% in 2000 to 95.68% in 2010. There have been no reported changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a significant increase in the proportion of people with this surname who identify as Hispanic, rising from 1.01% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, which represents a change of 124.75%. There has also been a small increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, up from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 95.68% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.27% | 124.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.19% | 17.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |