Explore the Family Name Tuft
How common is the last name Tuft in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Tuft' saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 29,181 to 29,309, a change of -0.44%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname rose by 5.49% during the same period, growing from 765 to 807 people. The proportion per 100k also declined slightly by -3.57%, shifting from 0.28 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #29,309 | -0.44% |
| Count | 765 | 807 | 5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuft
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Tuft' shows that a majority identify as white, with the percentage remaining relatively stable from 2000 to 2010 at around 76%. The next largest group identifies as Black, which grew slightly from 20.26% to 20.94% over the decade. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.44% to 1.98%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 1.18% to 0.62%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were at 0.00%, indicating either no representation or suppressed data for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.34% | 76.21% | -0.17% |
| Black | 20.26% | 20.94% | 3.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.98% | 37.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0.62% | -47.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |