Explore the Family Name Tomberlin
The meaning of Tomberlin
Probably an altered form of English Tomblin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tomberlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Tomberlin" has seen slight changes between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 15,980 in terms of popularity across the United States, but this rank slightly dropped to 16,420 by 2010, representing a decrease of about 2.75%. The overall count of individuals bearing the "Tomberlin" surname increased marginally from 1,669 in 2000 to 1,752 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 4.97%. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100k people, the figure dipped lightly from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010, indicating a decline of around 4.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,980 | #16,420 | -2.75% |
| Count | 1,669 | 1,752 | 4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomberlin
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Tomberlin" also witnessed some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most bearers of this surname identified as White, with percentages at 95.21 in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.18 in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Black remained steady at 2.40 for both years. Representation of the Hispanic community within this surname group saw significant growth, more than doubling from 0.66 in 2000 to 1.37 in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also experienced an increase of 34.31%, moving from 1.02 in 2000 to 1.37 in 2010. Data points for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 94.18% | -1.08% |
| Black | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.37% | 34.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 1.37% | 107.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |