Explore the Family Name Tysdal
The meaning of Tysdal
1. English and Scottish: variant of Teasdale. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Tysdal in Rogaland, first element most likely tvi ‘divided into two parts’, or possibly from Old Norse thurs ‘troll, giant living in the mountain’. Last element dal ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Tysdal in the United States?
The surname Tysdal has increased in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The ranking of the name rose from 68,973rd in 2000 to 66,164th in 2010, a positive change of 4.07 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 12.41 percent during this period, from 266 to 299. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #66,164 | 4.07% |
| Count | 266 | 299 | 12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tysdal
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Tysdal surname is primarily associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, 96.24 percent of those with the surname identified as White, and although this figure dropped slightly to 94.98 percent in 2010, it remains the dominant ethnicity. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals with the Tysdal surname identifying as Hispanic, from 1.88 percent in 2000 to 3.01 percent in 2010, a rise of approximately 60.11 percent. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 94.98% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.01% | 60.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |