Explore the Family Name Tonner
The meaning of Tonner
1. Irish and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Toner. 2. South German: variant of Tanner 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinrich, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Tonner in the United States?
The surname Tonner, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,153 in popularity with a count of 435 occurrences, equating to a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking had slipped to 50,851, reflecting a decline of approximately 10.18%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 5.75% to 410, signifying a new proportion of 0.14 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #50,851 | -10.18% |
| Count | 435 | 410 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tonner
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Tonner, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 95.63% and 95.12% respectively. A small but notable change occurred within the Black community, which saw an increase from 1.38% to 1.71%. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic representation at 1.46% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.38% to 1.22%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 95.12% | -0.53% |
| Black | 1.38% | 1.71% | 23.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.22% | -11.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |