Explore the Family Name Tenpenny
The meaning of Tenpenny
English: variant of Timpany, a nickname from Middle English timpanie ‘small drum or tambourine’ (an extended form of Old French, Middle English timpan). This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Tenpenny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tenpenny has seen a slight increase in popularity over a 10-year period. In 2000, Tenpenny ranked as the 33,735th most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 33,121st spot, marking a 1.82% change in rank. The actual count of people with the Tenpenny surname also rose from 637 in 2000 to 691 in 2010, a growth of 8.48%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,735 | #33,121 | 1.82% |
| Count | 637 | 691 | 8.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tenpenny
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Tenpenny surname between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 91.68% to 88.13%. The Hispanic and Black communities saw increases in their representation among Tenpennys, rising by 53.64% and 42.61%, respectively. The group identifying with two or more races also experienced a significant increase of 66.67%. There were no individuals with the Tenpenny surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.68% | 88.13% | -3.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 5.07% | 53.64% |
| Black | 3.45% | 4.92% | 42.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.3% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |