Explore the Family Name Tinklenberg
The meaning of Tinklenberg
Probably an altered form of Dutch Tinkelenberg, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tinklenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tinklenberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity rankings from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 58,553 to 58,876. Interestingly, however, the count of individuals with this surname increased by a small margin (6.17%), indicating that while the name may not be climbing the ranks, more people are carrying it than in the past. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.12 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #58,876 | -0.55% |
| Count | 324 | 344 | 6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tinklenberg
When looking at ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Tinklenberg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. In 2010, some diversity began to emerge within this group, with 1.45% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.74% identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no reported changes in these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 96.22% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |