Explore the Family Name Tennies
The meaning of Tennies
Americanized form (and a very rare German variant) of North German, East Frisian, or North Frisian Tönnies (see Tonnies).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tennies in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tennies has seen a slight decrease in rank from 66,878 in 2000 to 67,318 in 2010, representing a nominal change of -0.66%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 6.16% during the same period, from 276 to 293 people. The proportion per 100,000 saw no change and remained at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #67,318 | -0.66% |
| Count | 276 | 293 | 6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tennies
The ethnic identity associated with the Tennies surname predominantly belongs to the White category, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Here, an increase was observed from 93.48% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. This represents a positive change of 2.23%. On the other hand, there were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native population during both these years. Tennies' presence within the Hispanic ethnicity decreased significantly by 52.87%, from 4.35% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. There was also no documented occurrence of the surname amongst those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 95.56% | 2.23% |
| Hispanic | 4.35% | 2.05% | -52.87% |
| 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% |