Explore the Family Name Tuy
The meaning of Tuy
1. Cambodian: written ទុយ, unexplained. 2. Vietnamese (Tùy): representing the Chinese surname 隋, see Sui 1. 3. Vietnamese (Tụy): unexplained. 4. Amerindian or Hispanic (Guatemala): possibly a habitational name from a town called Tui or Tuy, in southern Galicia, Spain.
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How common is the last name Tuy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tuy has experienced a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,750th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 46,219th spot. This represents a change of 28.62%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 287 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 60.63%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.11 to 0.16, indicating an upward trend of 45.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #46,219 | 28.62% |
| Count | 287 | 461 | 60.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuy
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tuy, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of Tuy bearers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (86.76%), but this percentage decreased to 79.61% by 2010. The proportion identifying as White also slightly dropped from 3.14% to 2.39%. Notably, there was a remarkable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.74% in 2000 to 16.49% in 2010. In 2010, 1.08% identified as Black, a category that had no representation in 2000. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy in 2010, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.76% | 79.61% | -8.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 16.49% | 847.7% |
| White | 3.14% | 2.39% | -23.89% |
| Black | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |