Explore the Family Name Tischendorf
The meaning of Tischendorf
German: habitational name from Tischendorf in Thuringia or possibly from any of various places called Teschendorf, for example in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Tischendorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tischendorf has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 89,172, however, it dropped to 95,115 in 2010, showing a change of -6.66 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 193 in 2000 to 192 in 2010, marking a drop of 0.52 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Tischendorf surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #95,115 | -6.66% |
| Count | 193 | 192 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tischendorf
The ethnicity associated with the surname Tischendorf remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most people with this surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly dipping from 98.96 percent in 2000 to 98.44 percent in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not reported or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.96% | 98.44% | -0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |