Explore the Family Name Tilkens
The meaning of Tilkens
Flemish: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Til, Tijl, of ancient Germanic origin (see Thiel 1).
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How common is the last name Tilkens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tilkens saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 89,172nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 96,799th position, marking an 8.55% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this period from 193 to 188, reflecting a 2.59% decrease. This change resulted in the proportion of people named Tilkens per 100k decreasing by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #96,799 | -8.55% |
| Count | 193 | 188 | -2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tilkens
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tilkens, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White, making up 95.34% in 2000 and 90.43% in 2010. However, this marked a decline of 5.15%. The data also reveals some changes in other ethnicities. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of Two or more races, a small percentage began identifying as Hispanic in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 3.11% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 90.43% | -5.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.11% | 0% | 0% |