Explore the Family Name Tinnon
The meaning of Tinnon
Altered form of Irish Tinnin.
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How common is the last name Tinnon in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tinnon experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name fell from 41,130 to 43,651, marking a decrease of 6.13%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Tinnon surname also decreased slightly from 500 in 2000 to 494 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 1.2%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Tinnon per 100,000 people dropped by 10.53% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #43,651 | -6.13% |
| Count | 500 | 494 | -1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tinnon
With regard to ethnic identity, it's important to note that the data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 55% of the Tinnons identified as White, and this figure increased to 60.73% by 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 43% to 35.02% over the same period. Interestingly, there was a rise in those identifying with two or more races, which increased from 1.4% to 2.02%, registering a change of 44.29%. However, no Tinnons reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either years. In 2010, a new segment emerged with 2.02% of Tinnons identifying as Hispanic, a category not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55% | 60.73% | 10.42% |
| Black | 43% | 35.02% | -18.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.02% | 44.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |