Explore the Family Name Tuner
The meaning of Tuner
1. English (Yorkshire and Derbyshire): variant of Towner. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. 2. Swedish (Tunér): ornamental, topographic, or habitational name from tun ‘(grass grown) enclosed yard’ (see Thun) + the suffix -ér, a derivative of Latin -erius. 3. North German (Tüner): from Middle Low German tūn ‘fence’ (German Zaun), an occupational name for a fence builder or weaver. The surname Tüner is very rare in Germany. 4. Perhaps also an altered form of South German Tunner: from Middle High German doner ‘thunder’, a nickname for a choleric, irritable person. The surname Tunner is very rare in Germany. 5. Turkish (Tüner): ornamental name or nickname composed of tün ‘night’ + er ‘man, male’, also ‘hero’.
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How common is the last name Tuner in the United States?
Popularity of the surname Tuner has seen a slight decrease over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,192 and it fell marginally to 48,160 in 2010, marking an overall decline of approximately 9%. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 459 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, indicating a decline of about 4.36%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100k people also dipped from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, translating into a drop of nearly 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #48,160 | -8.98% |
| Count | 459 | 439 | -4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuner
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tuner, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Black remained relatively consistent at around 55% across both years. Those identifying as White saw a minor decrease from 39% in 2000 to 38.5% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity dropped significantly by 34%, while those identifying with two or more races increased by almost 57%. However, there were no reported individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.68% | 54.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 39% | 38.5% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 2.73% | 56.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 2.73% | -34.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |