Explore the Family Name Terman
The meaning of Terman
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Derman. 2. Probably also an altered form of German Dermann (see Derman) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
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How common is the last name Terman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Terman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 48,665 to 53,316, marking a decline of 9.56%. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased during this period, with the count dropping from 407 to 388, a decrease of 4.67%. Likewise, the proportion of people named Terman per 100,000 declined by 13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #53,316 | -9.56% |
| Count | 407 | 388 | -4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicated that the majority of individuals with the Terman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decline from 95.82% to 95.10%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic marginally decreased from 2.46% to 2.32%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals who identified their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from zero to 1.80%. No change was detected for those identifying as Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories remained at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 95.1% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 2.32% | -5.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |