Explore the Family Name Tyrell
The meaning of Tyrell
English (of Norman origin): variant of Tyrrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tyrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tyrell has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 17,561 in 2000 to 16,376 in 2010, marking a positive change of 6.75%. Notably, the count of individuals bearing the name also increased by 19.03%, growing from 1477 people in 2000 to 1758 in 2010. This rise is evident in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which saw a 9.09% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,561 | #16,376 | 6.75% |
| Count | 1,477 | 1,758 | 19.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.6 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tyrell
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tyrell, interesting shifts were observed across the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, the largest ethnic group remained those identifying as White, though its proportion decreased by 10.44% from 59.51% in 2000. Meanwhile, the Black ethnicity saw a 13.46% increase, reaching 33.96% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation among Tyrells also grew by 17.73%, although the percentage for those identifying with two or more races slightly dropped. There was no data available (S) for Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2000, but by 2010, they made up 3.58% and 0.51% of Tyrells respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.51% | 53.3% | -10.44% |
| Black | 29.93% | 33.96% | 13.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.4% | 5.18% | 17.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.72% | 3.47% | -6.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |