Explore the Family Name Tinkham
The meaning of Tinkham
English (Devon): probably a habitational name from a lost orunidentified place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tinkham in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tinkham has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 15,570th in 2000, it dropped slightly in popularity to rank 16,502nd by 2010, a decrease of nearly 6%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased modestly from 1,724 in 2000 to 1,741 in 2010, showing a growth rate of approximately 1%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of about 8% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,570 | #16,502 | -5.99% |
| Count | 1,724 | 1,741 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.59 | -7.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tinkham
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Tinkham surname. Predominantly, individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 96.69% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.52% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, jumping from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010 - a change of nearly 63%. Similarly, individuals who identify as Hispanic rose from 1.68% to 2.13%, a growth of around 27%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 0.41% to 0.57%, a rise of around 39%. During both census years, there were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.52% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.13% | 26.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.32% | 62.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.57% | 39.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |