Explore the Family Name Tennell
The meaning of Tennell
Possibly an Americanized form of German Dähnel, froma short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with dan- (alsocontained in the ethnic name Dane); alternatively, Dannehl is a short form of Daniel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tennell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tennell has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tennell ranked 46,758 in popularity with 428 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 56,195 with only 364 individuals bearing the Tennell surname. This represents a proportion decrease from 0.16 per 100,000 in 2000 to 0.12 per 100,000 in 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #56,195 | -20.18% |
| Count | 428 | 364 | -14.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tennell
The ethnic identity associated with the Tennell surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has also shown interesting shifts during the same timeframe. Those identifying as White decreased from 48.6% in 2000 to 44.51% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 46.26% to 50.27%. The percentage of Tennells identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased from 1.4% to 2.2%. Interestingly, in 2010, we see a new appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic (1.65%), while there were none in 2000. However, no Tennells identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.26% | 50.27% | 8.67% |
| White | 48.6% | 44.51% | -8.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.2% | 57.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |