Explore the Family Name Tussing
The meaning of Tussing
1. German adaptation of French Toussaint. 2. Perhaps an altered form of North German Düsing (see Duesing, Dusing).
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How common is the last name Tussing in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tussing has seen a mild increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 26,855 in 2000 to 26,282 in 2010, signifying a positive change of 2.13%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 851 to 929, which is an increase of approximately 9.17%. However, the proportion per 100k people experienced a minor decrease of -3.12%, dropping from 0.32 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,855 | #26,282 | 2.13% |
| Count | 851 | 929 | 9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tussing
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010 among those bearing the Tussing surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.41% to 95.26%. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the proportion rising from 1.65% to 2.91%, marking a significant change of 76.36%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders declined by 8.47%, from 0.59% to 0.54%. Interestingly, there was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, a new category emerged in 2010, as 0.75% of individuals with the Tussing surname identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.26% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.91% | 76.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.54% | -8.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |