Explore the Family Name Tiffin
The meaning of Tiffin
English (northern): variant of Tiffany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tiffin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tiffin saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,595th in terms of popularity and decreased slightly to the 27,678th position in 2010, marking a change of -0.3%. The count of individuals carrying this surname, however, increased from 822 in 2000 to 869 in 2010, reflecting an overall growth of 5.72%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k individuals, there was a decline from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010, indicating a slight drop of -3.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,595 | #27,678 | -0.3% |
| Count | 822 | 869 | 5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tiffin
Considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tiffin, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest proportion of Tiffins identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.26% in 2000 to 93.67% in 2010. There was also a small reduction in the percentage of Tiffins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. Despite these reductions, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Tiffins identifying as Hispanic, with this group growing by 53.16% over the decade. Interestingly, no Tiffins identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.92% and 1.04% of the Tiffins respectively. This indicates that while the majority ethnicity for this surname remained White, there was diversification in its ethnic makeup over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 93.67% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.42% | 53.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.38% | -5.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.58% | -4.92% |