Explore the Family Name Tench
The meaning of Tench
English: nickname from Middle English tench(e) ‘tench’ (Old French tenche), for someone who caught, sold, or ate tench, or who resembled the fish in some manner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tench in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tench has seen a downward trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,350 in popularity and had a count of 1,016 people. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 26,282, with only 929 individuals bearing the name, which corresponds to an 8.56% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 18.42%, from 0.38 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,350 | #26,282 | -12.56% |
| Count | 1,016 | 929 | -8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.31 | -18.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tench
In terms of ethnicity, the Tench surname is predominantly associated with white individuals, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 89% of the bearers of this surname identified as white. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 89.27% to 89.13%. The Hispanic and Black communities also registered increases in the use of the surname. The Hispanic representation increased from 0.89% to 1.40%, while the Black community saw a rise from 7.97% to 8.72%. No change was noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, and the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.27% | 89.13% | -0.16% |
| Black | 7.97% | 8.72% | 9.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.4% | 57.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |