Explore the Family Name Tinch
The meaning of Tinch
English: probably a variant of Tench.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tinch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Tinch' experienced a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 17,323 in popularity and increased to rank 16,343 in 2010, representing a positive change of 5.66%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Tinch surname also escalated from 1,504 in 2000 to 1,763 in 2010. This signifies an increase of 17.22%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an upward shift from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010, an increase of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,323 | #16,343 | 5.66% |
| Count | 1,504 | 1,763 | 17.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.6 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tinch
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those bearing the Tinch surname predominantly identify as White or Black. In 2000, 69.41% identified as White, dropping slightly to 66.36% in 2010. Similarly, 27.99% identified as Black in 2000, increasing to 30.74% in 2010. The proportion of Tinch individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 4.22% over this period, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 49.06%, albeit from a small base. The census reported no individuals with the Tinch surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.41% | 66.36% | -4.39% |
| Black | 27.99% | 30.74% | 9.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.59% | -4.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 0.79% | 49.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |