Explore the Family Name Titmus
The meaning of Titmus
English (Hertfordshire): variant of Titchmarsh, a habitational name from Titchmarsh in Northamptonshire. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Ticcea + Old English mersc ‘marsh’. The surname became associated by folk etymology with the word titmouse (Middle English titmose), denoting a small songbird. There may have been some confusion with Tidmarsh.
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How common is the last name Titmus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Titmus" saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,849th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 66,931st place, indicating a 19.84% decrease in rank. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 343 people in 2000 to 295 in 2010, a reduction of 13.99%. The proportion of the surname Titmus per 100k people similarly declined by 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #66,931 | -19.84% |
| Count | 343 | 295 | -13.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Titmus
With regards to the ethnicity associated with the surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that "Titmus" is predominantly identified with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.67% of those bearing the surname identified as White, though this proportion slightly decreased to 95.93% in 2010. There was a minor increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 95.93% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.03% | 39.04% |
| 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% |