Explore the Family Name Townshend
The meaning of Townshend
English (mainly Norfolk): variant of Townsend.
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How common is the last name Townshend in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Townshend's popularity saw a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In the 2000 census, Townshend ranked 44,895th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 43,077th spot, marking a 4.05% change. The number of individuals with the Townshend surname also increased during this time period, from 450 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, an 11.56% increase. However, the proportion of Townshend per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #43,077 | 4.05% |
| Count | 450 | 502 | 11.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Townshend
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Townshend surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identifying as Townshend was white, though this group saw a slight decrease from 93.33% in 2000 to 91.43% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, from 1.56% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010, which represents a 155.13% change. Additionally, those reporting more than one race rose from 1.56% to 1.79%, marking a 14.74% increase. In contrast, those identifying as Black within the Townshend surname decreased from 2.89% to 1.59%. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 91.43% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 3.98% | 155.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.79% | 14.74% |
| Black | 2.89% | 1.59% | -44.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |