Explore the Family Name Tingey
The meaning of Tingey
Cornish: from the Breton personal name Tangi, Tanguy (see Tanguy).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tingey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tingey has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tingey was ranked as the 22,637th most popular surname in the U.S., with approximately 1,060 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the surname had moved up to 22,183rd place, an increase of 2.01%, and the number of individuals named Tingey grew by 9.81% to 1,164. However, the proportion of individuals named Tingey per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,637 | #22,183 | 2.01% |
| Count | 1,060 | 1,164 | 9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tingey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes among those who carry the Tingey surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of Tingey individuals identified as White, which slightly increased from 96.42% to 96.56%. Interestingly, there were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with this surname in 2000, but in 2010, they made up 0.77% of the Tingey population. The percentage of Hispanic individuals also increased from 1.42% to 1.89% during this period. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease, dropping from 1.51% to 0.52%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 96.56% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.89% | 33.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0.52% | -65.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |