Explore the Family Name Tusing
The meaning of Tusing
Americanized form of German Düsing or Dusing.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tusing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tusing has seen a growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,998 in terms of popularity and increased to rank 21,717 in 2010, indicating a 1.28% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,099 in 2000 to 1,198 in 2010, marking a 9.01% increase. Despite these increases, the proportion of the Tusing surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.41 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,998 | #21,717 | 1.28% |
| Count | 1,099 | 1,198 | 9.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tusing
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Tusing surname is most commonly associated with White ethnicity, despite a decrease from 97.09% in 2000 to 93.91% in 2010. During this same period, there were significant increases in association with the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased from 0.91% to 2.09%, a change of 129.67%. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanics with the Tusing surname grew from 1.18% to 2.67%, a 126.27% change. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity remained at zero for both years. There was also a new association with those identifying as two or more races in 2010, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 93.91% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.67% | 126.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 2.09% | 129.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |