Explore the Family Name Tuning
The meaning of Tuning
Possibly an altered form or a variant of German Thunig, from a pet form of the personal name Anton (see Anthony).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tuning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Tuning' significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 63,297 in 2000, the surname rose to a rank of 55,255 ten years later, marking an increase of 12.71%. The count of individuals with the Tuning surname also experienced growth, rising from 295 people in 2000 to 372 by 2010, a 26.1% rise. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k population also saw an 18.18% boost.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #55,255 | 12.71% |
| Count | 295 | 372 | 26.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuning
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Tuning' identify as White, accounting for 81.02% in 2000 and slightly growing to 83.33% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased from 13.90% to 11.56% over the same period. A notable change was observed in the Hispanic category, which saw an 85.22% increase, albeit from a small base of 2.03% in 2000. Unfortunately, the data for "Two or more races" was suppressed for privacy reasons in the 2010 census. No individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.02% | 83.33% | 2.85% |
| Black | 13.9% | 11.56% | -16.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.76% | 85.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |