Explore the Family Name Thackeray
The meaning of Thackeray
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Thackray in the parish of Great Timble, Yorkshire, now submerged in Fewston reservoir. It was named with Old Norse thak ‘thatching, reeds’ + (v)rá ‘nook, corner’.
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How common is the last name Thackeray in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thackeray has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,939, but by 2010 it had advanced to a ranking of 30,735, marking an overall increase of 6.69%. The count of individuals with the Thackeray surname also grew from 656 in 2000 to 758 in 2010, a change of 15.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly rose from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, indicating an 8.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #30,735 | 6.69% |
| Count | 656 | 758 | 15.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thackeray
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thackeray as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the most significant change between 2000 and 2010 was seen in the Hispanic group, which experienced a 140.88% increase, rising from 1.37% to 3.30%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a decrease from 97.10% to 94.33%, a change of -2.85%. A minimal rise was noted in the "Two or more races" category, growing from 0.91% to 1.06%. For the first time in 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander group appeared in the data, making up 1.19% of individuals with the Thackeray surname. There were no recorded changes for the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 94.33% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 3.3% | 140.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.06% | 16.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |