Explore the Family Name Tjan
The meaning of Tjan
1. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 陳, see Chen 1. It is found in e.g. Indonesia. Compare Chan 1. 2. Chinese: variant of Tian.
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How common is the last name Tjan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tjan has gained popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 147,095 with a count of 103 and proportion per 100,000 people being 0.04. By 2010, the rank improved to 122,314, indicating an increase in its prevalence. The count also raised to 141, which is a growth of approximately 36.89%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 25% to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,095 | #122,314 | 16.85% |
| Count | 103 | 141 | 36.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tjan
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tjan, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift over the decade. In 2000, 85.44% were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, that percentage dropped to 73.76% by 2010. There was a considerable rise in individuals identifying with two or more races – from 4.85% in 2000 to 11.35% in 2010. The percentage of those identified as White decreased slightly from 6.8% to 5.67%. Interestingly, no persons with the Tjan surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a representation of 7.8% for the Hispanic community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.44% | 73.76% | -13.67% |
| Two or More Races | 4.85% | 11.35% | 134.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.8% | 0% |
| White | 6.8% | 5.67% | -16.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |