Explore the Family Name Tush
The meaning of Tush
1. Americanized form of German Tusch or perhaps Dosch, the former being unexplained. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Tuš: dialect variant of Toš (see Tosh). Alternatively, perhaps a nickname derived from the same root as dialect tušen ‘rotten, spoiled’ or from Middle High German tusch ‘cheat, trick’. 3. Possibly Scottish: variant of Tosh.
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How common is the last name Tush in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Tush' has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Tush' ranked 65,668 in terms of popularity and this slipped to 79,846 by 2010, marking a decrease of 21.59%. The count of individuals with the 'Tush' surname also fell from 282 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, representing a reduction of 15.6%. The proportion per 100,000 people recorded a 20% drop from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #79,846 | -21.59% |
| Count | 282 | 238 | -15.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tush
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the 'Tush' surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly White. In 2000, 95.04% of those with the surname identified as White which increased slightly to 96.64% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the 'Tush' surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010. However, a small percentage (2.13%) of individuals with this surname identified with two or more races in 2000, but this fell to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 96.64% | 1.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |