Explore the Family Name Tenerowicz
The meaning of Tenerowicz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Tener.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tenerowicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tenerowicz has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,676th most popular surname, but this dropped to 82,317th by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.31%. However, the actual count of people with the Tenerowicz surname increased from 222 to 229 during the same period, which is an increase of 3.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #82,317 | -3.31% |
| Count | 222 | 229 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tenerowicz
Regarding its ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Tenerowicz surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.10% of those with this surname identified as White, though this decreased slightly to 98.25% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 98.25% | -0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |