Explore the Family Name Tichenor
The meaning of Tichenor
English: variant of Tickner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tichenor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tichenor has seen slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 11634 which slightly decreased to 12476 in 2010, showing a negative change of 7.24%. Despite the drop in its relative ranking, the number of people carrying the Tichenor surname increased from 2474 in 2000 to 2488 in 2010, marking a modest growth of 0.57%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.7%, from 0.92 to 0.84.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,634 | #12,476 | -7.24% |
| Count | 2,474 | 2,488 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.84 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tichenor
In terms of ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census, those with the surname Tichenor showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.60% in 2000 to 91.20% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw increases of 24.74% and 29.75% respectively. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both saw minimal decreases, less than 2%. Meanwhile, the category of two or more races experienced an increase of 11.43% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 91.2% | -1.51% |
| Black | 3.8% | 4.74% | 24.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.57% | 29.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.17% | 11.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.68% | -1.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.64% | -1.54% |