Explore the Family Name Tuten
The meaning of Tuten
English (Yorkshire and Cumbria): 1. perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Tot(t)ing or Tut(t)ing, pet forms of Old English Tot(t)a or Tut(t)a; compare Tutt. 2. perhaps a topographic name from an unrecorded Middle English word toting ‘lookout place’, a derivative of Old English tōtian ‘to peep out, stick out’.
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How common is the last name Tuten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tuten has seen a slight shift from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,122nd most popular name and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to the 12,140th rank, marking a minimal change of -0.15%. However, in terms of sheer numbers, there was an increase in the count of individuals with this surname from 2,360 in 2000 to 2,566 in 2010, indicating an 8.73% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained unchanged at 0.87.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,122 | #12,140 | -0.15% |
| Count | 2,360 | 2,566 | 8.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuten
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of those with the Tuten surname identify as White, with 88.69% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 88.62% in 2010. The number of Tutens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 36.06%, while those who identify as having two or more ethnic identities increased significantly by 97.65%. The Hispanic segment of the Tuten population saw growth of 29.21%, while those identifying as Black experienced a decrease of 7.29%. Lastly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Tuten surname decreased by 23.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.69% | 88.62% | -0.08% |
| Black | 6.31% | 5.85% | -7.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.3% | 29.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.68% | 97.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.08% | 1.33% | -36.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.23% | -23.33% |