Explore the Family Name Tenneson
The meaning of Tenneson
1. Americanized form of Norwegian Tønnesen or Tønnessen (see Tonnessen) and of North German cognates Tönnessen, Thönnessen or Tönnesen. Compare Tennessen, Tennison, and Tennyson. 2. English (Yorkshire): variant of Tennyson. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Tenneson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tenneson saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,557, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 78,040, marking a decrease of 28.87%. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this period from 311 to 245, a decline of 21.22%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Tenneson per 100k individuals fell by 33.33%, going from 0.12 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #78,040 | -28.87% |
| Count | 311 | 245 | -21.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tenneson
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the surname Tenneson, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the data suggests a predominantly White ethnic identity. In 2000, approximately 98.07% of those bearing Tenneson as their surname identified as White, and this percentage grew slightly to 99.59% by 2010. Throughout both decades, there were no recorded instances of Tenneson bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Meanwhile, there are no records of those with the Tenneson surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 99.59% | 1.55% |
| 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% |