Explore the Family Name Tillison
The meaning of Tillison
English (Nottinghamshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire): variant of Tilson.
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How common is the last name Tillison in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tillison has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Tillison was ranked 27,150th in terms of prevalence, and it moved up to 26,695th place by 2010, showing a modest growth of 1.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also showed an upward trend, rising from 838 in 2000 to 912 in 2010, an increase of 8.83%. However, the proportion of Tillisons per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,150 | #26,695 | 1.68% |
| Count | 838 | 912 | 8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tillison
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tillison, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. During this period, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a slight uptick of 0.08%, increasing from 73.51% to 73.57%. The Black community saw a decrease from 22.20% to 20.07%. Interestingly, the Hispanic community, which had no representation in 2000, emerged with a 2.41% share in 2010. Another notable change was observed in the category of Two or more races, where the representation nearly doubled from 1.79% to 3.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.51% | 73.57% | 0.08% |
| Black | 22.2% | 20.07% | -9.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 3.29% | 83.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |