Explore the Family Name Ternes
The meaning of Ternes
German: from a short form of the personal name Maternus, from Latin, ‘the maternal (i.e. motherly) one’. Compare Mattern. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Balzer, Hans, Kurt, Mathias, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ternes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ternes had a slight decrease in rank from 18,909 to 19,210 between 2000 and 2010, representing a change of -1.59%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1336 to 1413 during the same period, marking an increase of 5.76%. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased by 4.0%, indicating the relative popularity amongst all surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,909 | #19,210 | -1.59% |
| Count | 1,336 | 1,413 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.48 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ternes
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ternes, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it was predominantly affiliated with White ethnicity in both the years 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 97.75% to 95.19%. The proportion of individuals who identify as Hispanic also increased from 1.50% to 2.41%, which represents a significant percentage increase of 60.67%. While the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories were not represented in 2000, they appeared in 2010 accounting for 0.50% and 1.34% respectively. No representation was recorded for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 95.19% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.41% | 60.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |