Explore the Family Name Turnbo
The meaning of Turnbo
Variant of Turnbow, a surname of Alsatian (and German) origin.
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How common is the last name Turnbo in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Turnbo, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,904, and by 2010, it dropped to 37,341, representing a change of -6.98%. The absolute count also decreased from 612 in 2000 to 597 in 2010, signifying a moderate drop of -2.45%. Likewise, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -13.04%, moving from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #37,341 | -6.98% |
| Count | 612 | 597 | -2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turnbo
Turning to ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Turnbo identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a nearly negligible decrease from 67.97% to 66.67%. The second most common ethnic identification was Black, which saw a minor increase of 0.82% from 29.41% to 29.65% during the same period. Those identifying as having two or more races experienced the greatest percentage increase, rising from 1.14% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010. However, Hispanic identification saw a decrease of -20.41%, going from 1.47% to 1.17%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.97% | 66.67% | -1.91% |
| Black | 29.41% | 29.65% | 0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.51% | 120.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.17% | -20.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |