Explore the Family Name Tindal
The meaning of Tindal
English and Scottish (eastern): variant of Tindall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tindal in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tindal has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tindal was ranked 13,967 in terms of popularity but moved up to 13,824 by 2010, representing a change of 1.02 percent. The count reflected this upward trend with an increase from 1983 individuals in 2000 to 2187 individuals in 2010, marking an overall growth of 10.29 percent. However, the proportion of the Tindal surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.74 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,967 | #13,824 | 1.02% |
| Count | 1,983 | 2,187 | 10.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tindal
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Tindal surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varied shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change came in the Asian/Pacific Islander category which increased by 160.34 percent, rising from 2.37 percent to 6.17 percent. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a notable rise of 73.96 percent. The proportion of Tindals identifying as White decreased slightly from 54.77 percent to 52.67 percent, while Black identifiers declined by 10.48 percent, from 39.99 percent to 35.80 percent. Lastly, the Hispanic representation began to emerge at 1.69 percent, and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.32 percent, where there had been none previously.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.77% | 52.67% | -3.83% |
| Black | 39.99% | 35.8% | -10.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.37% | 6.17% | 160.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 3.34% | 73.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |