Explore the Family Name Tieken
The meaning of Tieken
North German: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Tiede (see Thiede).
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How common is the last name Tieken in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tieken saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,217 in popularity with 484 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 47,614 with a count of 445, indicating an 8.06% decrease in people with this surname. The proportion of individuals named Tieken per 100k also decreased by 16.67%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #47,614 | -12.78% |
| Count | 484 | 445 | -8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tieken
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Tieken surname reveals that it is predominantly linked to white ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.73% of individuals with this surname were identified as white, although this percentage slightly decreased to 96.63% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. However, there was a minor increase in the Hispanic category, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 96.63% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |