Explore the Family Name Tillmann
The meaning of Tillmann
North German: elaborated form of Till, with the addition of -mann ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Ruedi, Franz, Georg, Helmut, Joerg. Scandinavian Holger, Johan.
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How common is the last name Tillmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tillmann has seen a rise in popularity in the United States. In 2000, the name was ranked at 56,526 but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 49,268 - an increase of 12.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 338 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, marking a 26.33% growth. Consequently, the proportion of the Tillmann surname per 100,000 people saw a slight uptick from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #49,268 | 12.84% |
| Count | 338 | 427 | 26.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tillmann
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity breakdown for the Tillmann surname. In 2000, 90.53% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this percentage rose slightly to 92.97% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.78% in 2000, increasing to 2.11% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified as Black dropped from 3.55% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races fell from 2.37% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Tillmann surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.53% | 92.97% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.11% | 18.54% |
| Black | 3.55% | 2.11% | -40.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.87% | -21.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |