Explore the Family Name Tornow
The meaning of Tornow
German: habitational name from any of the four places so named in eastern Germany, probably of similar origin to Torney 4. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmuth, Hans, Lothar, Markus.
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How common is the last name Tornow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tornow ranked 30,161 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 30,390 by 2010, marking a decrease of 0.76%. The number of individuals bearing this surname, however, increased from 733 in 2000 to 769 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.91%. When looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decline from 0.27 to 0.26 (-3.7%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,161 | #30,390 | -0.76% |
| Count | 733 | 769 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tornow
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, 97.27% of individuals with the Tornow surname identified as White, decreasing marginally to 95.84% by 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.82% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010, which is a significant rise of 169.51%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a decrease from 0.95% to 0.65%, while individuals reporting two or more ethnic identities increased from 0.95% to 1.17%. The proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with the figures reported as zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 95.84% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.21% | 169.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.17% | 23.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0.65% | -31.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |