Explore the Family Name Tuss
The meaning of Tuss
1. German: from a short form of the old personal name Duso, Tuzzo. This surname is rare in Germany. 2. Hungarian: unexplained. This surname is rare in Hungary.
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How common is the last name Tuss in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tuss has slightly decreased in rank from 67,113 in 2000 to 69,392 in 2010, a change of -3.4%. However, there was a small increase in the count of people with this surname, rising from 275 to 283, marking a 2.91% growth. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #69,392 | -3.4% |
| Count | 275 | 283 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuss
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tuss, it is important to note that the majority identify as White, with a percentage of 94.91 in 2000 and 93.64 in 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.82% to 2.12%, an increase of 16.48%. There is also a slight increase in individuals identifying as "Two or more races" from zero to 2.12%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 93.64% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.12% | 16.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |