Explore the Family Name Tonkinson
The meaning of Tonkinson
English (Staffordshire): variant of Tomkinson, where /m/ has developed to /ŋ/ before /k/.
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How common is the last name Tonkinson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tonkinson has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tonkinson was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname with a count of 398. By 2010, it had fallen slightly in rank to 50,851st but had increased in count to 410. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k decreased by 6.67%, indicating that while more people may bear this surname, its popularity relative to other surnames has dipped.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #50,851 | -2.6% |
| Count | 398 | 410 | 3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tonkinson
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tonkinson, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a predominant White ethnicity. In 2000, 94.72% of Tonkinsons identified as White. This figure dropped slightly to 93.17% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic Tonkinsons increased significantly, from 3.52% in 2000 to 5.61% in 2010, showing an impressive 59.38% change. There were no recorded instances of Tonkinsons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 93.17% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 5.61% | 59.38% |
| 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% |