Explore the Family Name Tindell
The meaning of Tindell
English (mainly Durham and Yorkshire): variant of Tindall.
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How common is the last name Tindell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tindell has shown a steady increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 12,093 and by 2010 it had risen to 11,622, marking a change of 3.89%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,367 in 2000 to 2,699 in 2010, an overall growth of 14.03%. The proportion of the population with the surname Tindell per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase from 0.88 in 2000 to 0.91 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,093 | #11,622 | 3.89% |
| Count | 2,367 | 2,699 | 14.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.91 | 3.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tindell
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting changes. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was a slight decrease from 0.34% in 2000 to 0.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, those recognizing themselves as having two or more ethnic identities rose from 1.61% to 2.00%, an increase of 24.22%. White individuals with the surname Tindell made up the majority, although their percentage dropped slightly from 90.92% to 88.33%. Hispanic representation increased from 1.77% to 2.22%. The proportion of Black individuals also grew significantly from 4.77% to 6.60%, reflecting a 38.36% change. However, those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.59% to 0.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.92% | 88.33% | -2.85% |
| Black | 4.77% | 6.6% | 38.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.22% | 25.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2% | 24.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.52% | -11.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.33% | -2.94% |