Explore the Family Name Turvin
The meaning of Turvin
English: from the Middle English personal name Thorfin (Old Norse Thórfinnr, composed of the elements Thórr, the name of the god of thunder in Scandinavian mythology + the ethnic name Finnr ‘Finn’; compare Turpin).
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How common is the last name Turvin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Turvin has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Turvin ranked 83,004 in popularity and had 211 counts. By 2010, its rank fell to 101,737 and the count dropped to 177, representing a decrease of 22.57% in rank and 16.11% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 25%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #101,737 | -22.57% |
| Count | 211 | 177 | -16.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turvin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Turvin, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority identifying as White amounted to 94.79%, which slightly decreased to 93.79% in 2010. Interestingly, the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native showed an increase, moving to 5.08% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. However, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black for either year. It should be noted that the category of 'Two or more races' disappeared entirely in the 2010 census after representing 3.32% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 93.79% | -1.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 5.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |