Explore the Family Name Turnbough
The meaning of Turnbough
Variant of Turnbow, a surname of Alsatian (and German) origin. Compare Turnbaugh.
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How common is the last name Turnbough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Turnbough' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 20,284th most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had slipped to the 21,495th position, representing a 5.97% drop in rank. Despite this shift in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 1,220 in 2000 to 1,215 in 2010 – a marginal decrease of 0.41%. The proportion of individuals with the 'Turnbough' surname per 100,000 people also fell by 8.89%, from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,284 | #21,495 | -5.97% |
| Count | 1,220 | 1,215 | -0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turnbough
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic makeup of individuals with the surname 'Turnbough'. In 2000, the majority identified as White (79.67%), a figure that rose slightly to 79.92% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, jumping from 3.11% in 2000 to 4.77% in 2010, a rise of 53.38%. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as Black decreased by 15.87%, moving from 11.15% in 2000 to 9.38% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 4.34% to 3.95%, a decrease of 8.99%. Interesting to note is the emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, categories which had no reported representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.67% | 79.92% | 0.31% |
| Black | 11.15% | 9.38% | -15.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 4.77% | 53.38% |
| Two or More Races | 4.34% | 3.95% | -8.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |