Explore the Family Name Turnpaugh
The meaning of Turnpaugh
Variant of Turnbow, a surname of Alsatian (and German) origin. Compare Turnbaugh.
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How common is the last name Turnpaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Turnpaugh has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,428th most common surname in the U.S., while by 2010 it had climbed to the 66,164th position, indicating a growth rate of 4.7%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period from 264 to 299, showing a growth rate of 13.26%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #66,164 | 4.7% |
| Count | 264 | 299 | 13.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turnpaugh
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Turnpaugh surname. The majority of individuals identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 92.05% in 2000 to 92.64% in 2010. Over the same decade, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity grew significantly by 32.6%, although they still made up a small portion of the total at 3.01% in 2010. An interesting change took place among those who identified as two or more races, which went from zero representation in 2000 to constituting 2.01% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased substantially by 55.94%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 92.64% | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.01% | 32.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.79% | 1.67% | -55.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |