Explore the Family Name Turrentine
The meaning of Turrentine
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Turrentine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Turrentine has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity over the years. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 17,054th most popular surname in the United States, a rank which slightly dropped to 17,337 by the year 2010. This denotes a decline of 1.66%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased from 1,536 in 2000 to 1,630 in 2010, marking an increase of 6.12%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a marginal decrease of 3.51%, going from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,054 | #17,337 | -1.66% |
| Count | 1,536 | 1,630 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.55 | -3.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turrentine
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Turrentine surname. Over a decade, from 2000 to 2010, there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of this name. However, the percentage of those identifying under two or more races rose from 0% to 2.45% during this period. Predominantly, the majority of the Turrentines identified as either White or Black. White Turrentines decreased from 62.11% to 59.02% between 2000 and 2010, whereas Black Turrentines saw a small increase from 33.85% to 34.79%. The Hispanic population within the Turrentine family also saw a significant increase of 43.18%, moving from 1.76% to 2.52% over the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.11% | 59.02% | -4.98% |
| Black | 33.85% | 34.79% | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.52% | 43.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |