Explore the Family Name Tottenham
The meaning of Tottenham
English: habitational name from Tottenham (Middlesex). The placename derives from the Old English personal name Totta (genitive Tottan) + Old English hām ‘village, homestead’.
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How common is the last name Tottenham in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Tottenham' has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tottenham was ranked as the 143,847th most popular surname in the United States, rising to 137,327th by 2010, a change of 4.53%. The total count of individuals with the surname also increased, moving from 106 in 2000 to 122 in 2010, indicating a rise of 15.09%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,847 | #137,327 | 4.53% |
| Count | 106 | 122 | 15.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tottenham
The same Census data revealed changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tottenham. In 2000, approximately 60.38% identified as White, increasing to 64.75% in 2010. There was a slight decrease of those identifying as Black, with figures dropping from 35.85% in 2000 to 34.43% in 2010. No individuals with the Tottenham surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.38% | 64.75% | 7.24% |
| Black | 35.85% | 34.43% | -3.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |