Explore the Family Name Tonnessen
The meaning of Tonnessen
Norwegian (Tønnessen) and North German (Tönnessen): patronymic from the personal name Tønnes, Tönnes, a short form of Antonius (see Anthony). The surname Tönnessen is also found in the Netherlands. Compare Tennessen and Tenneson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Arnt, Nils, Bjorn, Per, Rigmor, Selmer, Tor.
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How common is the last name Tonnessen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Tonnessen" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 63,297th most popular surname in 2000, it slipped to the 68,122nd position in 2010, a drop of 7.62%. The actual count of people with this surname also saw a minor decline from 295 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, representing a 2.03% decrease. This resulted in a marginal dip in the proportion of individuals named Tonnessen per 100k population, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a 9.09% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #68,122 | -7.62% |
| Count | 295 | 289 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tonnessen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Tonnessen" identify as White. In 2000, a significant 96.61% of Tonnessens identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.77% in 2010. The Hispanic population under this surname saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 4.15% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 93.77% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.15% | 0% |
| 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% |