Explore the Family Name Tyger
How common is the last name Tyger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tyger saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tyger ranked 50,261 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 53,072—a decrease of 5.59%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly over the decade, going from 391 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, marking a marginal decline of 0.26%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Tyger per 100,000 decreased by 7.14% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #53,072 | -5.59% |
| Count | 391 | 390 | -0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tyger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tyger, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, 97.44% of individuals with this surname identified as white, although this figure dropped slightly to 96.41% by 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 2.05% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. No individuals with the Tyger surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.41% | -1.06% |
| Black | 2.05% | 2.31% | 12.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |