Explore the Family Name Tunell
The meaning of Tunell
English: variant of Tunnell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tunell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tunell has shown a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 78,035 to 79,338 - a change of -1.67%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.26%, growing from 228 to 240 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #79,338 | -1.67% |
| Count | 228 | 240 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tunell
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Tunell identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 94.30% to 96.67% over the decade. In 2000, a small percentage (2.19%) identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Tunell surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 96.67% | 2.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |