Explore the Family Name Tuson
The meaning of Tuson
English (Lancashire): patronymic, meaning ‘son of Tewe’, which is probably a Middle English survival of Old English Tīwa, a short form of names like Tēowald and Tēowulf, apparently related to the name of the ancient Germanic god Tīw (found in the word Tuesday).
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How common is the last name Tuson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tuson has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tuson was ranked 75,219 in terms of popularity and had 239 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 80,678 with only 235 individuals identified with the surname, indicating a -1.67% change in count. The proportion of people named Tuson per 100k also decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #80,678 | -7.26% |
| Count | 239 | 235 | -1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuson
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows variability among individuals carrying the Tuson surname. In 2000, a majority of Tuson were white (79.92%), followed by Black (13.39%), with a small percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.09%) or of two or more races (2.09%). No Tusons that year identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. However, by 2010, while white remained the dominant ethnicity (75.32%), there was an increase in those identifying as two or more races (4.26%), and the introduction of Hispanics (3.83%) into the mix. The percentages of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw a slight decrease and suppression, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.92% | 75.32% | -5.76% |
| Black | 13.39% | 13.19% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 4.26% | 103.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |