Explore the Family Name Tenner
How common is the last name Tenner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tenner slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped from 24,200 in 2000 to 24,982 in 2010, indicating a decline of 3.23%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 2.47%, from 971 in 2000 to 995 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the surname Tenner per 100k population has decreased by 5.56% in the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #24,982 | -3.23% |
| Count | 971 | 995 | 2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tenner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tenner. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity recorded under this surname. The largest portion of individuals with the Tenner name identified as Black, increasing from 53.04% in 2000 to 55.98% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up the next largest group, though their proportion decreased from 43.87% in 2000 to 39.4% in 2010. The proportion of individuals who identified as having two or more races increased by 41.08%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 75.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.04% | 55.98% | 5.54% |
| White | 43.87% | 39.4% | -10.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.61% | 41.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.81% | 75.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |