Explore the Family Name Tonks
The meaning of Tonks
English (Staffordshire and Warwickshire): shortened form of Tonkins, see Tomkins.
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How common is the last name Tonks in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tonks has seen a subtle increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tonks was ranked 37,938th in terms of surname popularity with around 550 individuals bearing this name, which represented about 0.2 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank marginally increased to 37,792nd. The count of individuals with the surname Tonks also registered an uptick, reaching 588, a 6.91% change over the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #37,792 | 0.38% |
| Count | 550 | 588 | 6.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tonks
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Tonks, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is clear that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96% of individuals with the surname identified themselves as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 94.90% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races made up 2.18% in 2000, increasing to 2.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals with the Tonks surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, 1.70% identified as Hispanic, where previously there had been none.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94.9% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 2.55% | 16.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |