Explore the Family Name Tinlin
The meaning of Tinlin
Scottish (Roxburghshire) and English (Northumberland): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Tinlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tinlin has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,636 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 75,799, a change of -8.85%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 263 to 254 during the same period, a decline of -3.42%. The proportion of individuals with the Tinlin surname per 100,000 people also fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #75,799 | -8.85% |
| Count | 263 | 254 | -3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tinlin
Turning to ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Tinlin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade, from 98.48% to 96.06%. Meanwhile, no Tinlins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 2000 to 2010, rising from 0 to 1.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 96.06% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |