Explore the Family Name Tungate
The meaning of Tungate
English (Norfolk): habitational name from Tungate, a minor place near North Walsham, named from Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’ + Old Norse gata ‘way, path, road, street’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tungate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tungate saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26215th most popular surname and rose to 25810th position by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.54%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period from 877 to 954, demonstrating a change of about 8.78%. However, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by -3.03%, moving from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,215 | #25,810 | 1.54% |
| Count | 877 | 954 | 8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tungate
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tungate also showed some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.92% of Tungates were White, decreasing to 94.76% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic significantly increased over the decade, going from 1.14% to 2.62%, a change of 129.82%. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities also rose from 0.68% to 1.05%, a 54.41% increase. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity among Tungates at 1.15% in 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped from 0.57% to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 94.76% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.62% | 129.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.05% | 54.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |