Explore the Family Name Tinsman
The meaning of Tinsman
Americanized form of German Dünschmann: habitational name for someone from Dünsche near Dannenberg (Lower Saxony) or from Dünnschede in Westphalia (under elimination of the last part -ede). History: It was Johann Theiss Dünschmann from Germany, who arrived with brother Michael to PA in 1749 and whose surname was in Germany also spelled Tunschmann and later in PA Dienschman, Tinsman, Tinstman, Dinsman, and Tenchman.
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How common is the last name Tinsman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tinsman has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The year 2000 had the surname ranked at 26,807 which dropped to a rank of 38,103 by 2010, indicating a significant drop of 42.14 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname fell by 31.77 percent from 853 people in 2000 to 582 in 2010, further pointing to its declining popularity. The proportion of the surname Tinsman per 100k also saw a decrease of 37.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,807 | #38,103 | -42.14% |
| Count | 853 | 582 | -31.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.2 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tinsman
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was almost no change in the ethnic identity associated with the Tinsman surname from 2000 to 2010. The vast majority of people with this last name identified as White, with 97.89 percent in 2000 dropping slightly to 97.25 percent in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.06 percent in 2000 to 1.37 percent in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, indicating no individuals with the Tinsman surname identified with these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 97.25% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.37% | 29.25% |
| 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% |