Explore the Family Name Tintle
The meaning of Tintle
Probably an altered form of German Tintel: possibly a nickname from Low German (Westphalia) tünte ‘lazy or silly woman’ or tünteln ‘to waste time’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tintle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tintle saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,237th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 72,105th, marking a decline of 30.54%. The number of individuals with the Tintle surname also decreased during this period, from 348 to 270, which is a drop of 22.41%. The proportion of people named Tintle per 100,000 also fell from 0.13 to 0.09, which corresponds to a decrease of 30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #72,105 | -30.54% |
| Count | 348 | 270 | -22.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tintle
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of those bearing the Tintle surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.99% to 94.81%. The Hispanic representation among Tintles increased significantly during this time, going from 1.72% to 5.19%, which indicates an increase of 201.74%. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Also, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 94.81% | -3.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 5.19% | 201.74% |
| 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% |