Explore the Family Name Tjarks
The meaning of Tjarks
East Frisian and North German: patronymic from Tjark, a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Theodoric (see Terry), composed of the elements theud ‘people, race’ + rīc ‘power(ful), rich’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Tjarks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tjarks saw a slight decrease in its ranking from 54,643 in 2000 to 54,990 in 2010, representing a change of -0.64%. However, the count of individuals with the Tjarks surname increased by 5.95% over the same period, from 353 in 2000 to 374 in 2010. The proportion of Tjarks per 100k people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #54,990 | -0.64% |
| Count | 353 | 374 | 5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tjarks
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that nearly all individuals with the surname Tjarks identified as White, with this group increasing from 96.32% in 2000 to 97.59% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (1.98%) of those with the Tjarks surname identified as Hispanic; however, no individuals identified as such in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 97.59% | 1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |