Explore the Family Name Tennessen
The meaning of Tennessen
1. Americanized form of Norwegian Tønnessen (see Tonnessen) and of its North German cognates Tönnessen or Thönnessen. Compare Tenneson. 2. In some cases possibly also an altered form of English Tennyson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tennessen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tennessen has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 50,572 in popularity, with a count of 388 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had climbed to 50,106 and the count increased to 418, marking a growth rate of approximately 7.73%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #50,106 | 0.92% |
| Count | 388 | 418 | 7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tennessen
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tennessen, Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, about 96.91% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.89% by 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.55% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.89% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.15% | 38.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |