Explore the Family Name Tomlins
The meaning of Tomlins
English (West Midlands): variant of Tomlin, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Tomlins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tomlins has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,317th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 73,464th position, indicating a fall of 9.13%. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 274 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, showing a decline of 3.65%. Moreover, the proportion of individuals with the surname Tomlins per 100k population fell by 10.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #73,464 | -9.13% |
| Count | 274 | 264 | -3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomlins
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Tomlins, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 97.08% identified as White which slightly decreased to 95.45% in 2010, marking a change of -1.68%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.65% of those carrying the Tomlins surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.45% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |