Explore the Family Name Tschannen
The meaning of Tschannen
South German and Swiss German: from a German dialect variant of the French personal name Jean (see John). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Tschannen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tschannen has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tschannen was ranked 64,750 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 73,215, marking a decrease of 13.07%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased, going from 287 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, representing a 7.67% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #73,215 | -13.07% |
| Count | 287 | 265 | -7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tschannen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the Tschannen surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 97.21% identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 97.74% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Tschannen surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Moreover, there were no individuals who claimed two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 97.74% | 0.55% |
| 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% |