Explore the Family Name Tenore
The meaning of Tenore
Italian (Apulia): nickname for a singer, from tenore ‘tenor’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Mario, Angelo, Carmine, Donato, Luigi, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Tenore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tenore showed a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,963rd and by 2010 it had climbed to 44,270th place, an increase of 9.58%. The count of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 404 to 486, a substantial 20.3% growth. The proportion of people named Tenore per 100,000 also rose slightly from 0.15 to 0.16, a 6.67% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #44,270 | 9.58% |
| Count | 404 | 486 | 20.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tenore
Regarding ethnicity, data pulled from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Tenore identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade, from 98.51% to 96.50%, a change of -2.04%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races began to appear in the 2010 census, accounting for 1.85% and 1.03% respectively. There were no recorded changes in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 96.5% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |