Explore the Family Name Terpenning
The meaning of Terpenning
Dutch: habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a coin, Middle Dutch penninc (cognate with English penny, German Pfennig).
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How common is the last name Terpenning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Terpenning has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Terpenning was ranked as the 63,450th most popular surname in the United States with about 294 bearers. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 72,568 and the count decreased to 268. This signifies a change of -14.37% in rank and -8.84% in count. The proportion of individuals bearing the Terpenning surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.11 to 0.09, marking a -18.18% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #72,568 | -14.37% |
| Count | 294 | 268 | -8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terpenning
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the Terpenning surname are of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, no representation was observed among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.6% of the bearers identified as White, which slightly increased to 97.01% in 2010, indicating a minor change of +0.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 97.01% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |