Explore the Family Name Tendick
The meaning of Tendick
German: compound topographic name meaning ‘at the dike’ or ‘at the pond’, from Middle Low German te ‘at’ + -n (inflected definite article) + dīk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tendick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Tendick" saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 76,208 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 86,981 — a decrease of 14.14%. Similarly, the count representing the number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 235 in 2000 to 214 in 2010, reflecting an 8.94% decline. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #86,981 | -14.14% |
| Count | 235 | 214 | -8.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tendick
The ethnic identity associated with the Tendick surname has also seen shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly identified as White, the percentage decreased slightly from 97.45% in 2000 to 94.86% in 2010. Notably, there was no record of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, a new appearance occurred under the category of "Two or more races" in 2010, accounting for 3.27% of the Tendick population, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 94.86% | -2.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |