Explore the Family Name Tournier
The meaning of Tournier
French: occupational name from Old French tourneur ‘turner’. Compare Turnier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tournier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Tournier" has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tournier ranked 114,166 in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 123,796, marking an 8.44% decrease in rank. The number of people bearing the surname also marginally decreased from 142 individuals in 2000 to 139 in 2010, which is a reduction of 2.11%. Despite this, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #123,796 | -8.44% |
| Count | 142 | 139 | -2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tournier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tournier primarily comprises of individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.59% of individuals with this last name identified as White, though this figure slightly decreased to 97.84% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no significant representation among those bearing the Tournier name in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 97.84% | -0.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |