Explore the Family Name Tunnicliff
The meaning of Tunnicliff
English (Staffordshire and Derbyshire): variant of Tunnicliffe.
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How common is the last name Tunnicliff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tunnicliff has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved slightly from 61,058 to 59,742, indicating a rise of approximately 2.16 percent. Meanwhile, the count, or total number of people with this surname, increased by nearly 10 percent, growing from 308 individuals in 2000 to 338 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #59,742 | 2.16% |
| Count | 308 | 338 | 9.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tunnicliff
Turning towards ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tunnicliff between 2000 and 2010. While there was no reported change among Asian/Pacific Islanders and Black populations, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population, as it rose from 1.62 percent to 2.66 percent. Additionally, for the first time, individuals identifying with two or more races were recorded, making up 3.55 percent of the Tunnicliff population in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by about 2.99 percent, dropping from 95.45 percent in 2000 to 92.60 percent in 2010. No American Indian and Alaskan Natives were reported under this surname during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 92.6% | -2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.66% | 64.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |