Explore the Family Name Tenison
The meaning of Tenison
English: variant of Tennyson. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tenison in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tenison experienced a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tenison was ranked 55,124th most popular, with 349 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, although the rank had dropped to 59,742, the actual count of people with the surname also slightly decreased to 338. This represents a -3.15% change over the decade. The proportion per 100k also shifted downwards by -15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #59,742 | -8.38% |
| Count | 349 | 338 | -3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tenison
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those with the surname Tenison. Over the period from 2000 to 2010, White individuals represented the largest percentage with 81.66% in 2000 and an increase to 82.54% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black constituted the second-largest group with 12.61% in 2000, reducing slightly to 11.83% in 2010. Those who identified with two or more races also saw a decrease from 3.15% to 2.37%. Hispanic representation showed a small decrease from 1.72% to 1.48%. During both census years, no individuals with the Tenison surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.66% | 82.54% | 1.08% |
| Black | 12.61% | 11.83% | -6.19% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 2.37% | -24.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.48% | -13.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |