Explore the Family Name Thackery
The meaning of Thackery
English (Yorkshire): variant of Thackeray.
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How common is the last name Thackery in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Thackery has seen a decline in the U.S. over the last decade. In 2000, Thackery held the rank of 52,935 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 60,790 - a decrease of approximately 14.84%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 367 to 331, marking a reduction of around 9.81%. Accordingly, the proportion of Thackerys per 100,000 people in the population decreased by 21.43%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to just 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #60,790 | -14.84% |
| Count | 367 | 331 | -9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thackery
The ethnicity associated with the surname Thackery has also evolved over the years, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.01% of Thackerys identified as White, and this number increased slightly to 96.07% by 2010. The percentage of Thackerys identifying as Hispanic decreased by about 30.73%, moving from 2.18% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2000, 1.63% of Thackerys reported being of two or more races and 1.36% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, yet by 2010, these figures fell to zero. There were no reported Thackerys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 96.07% | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 1.51% | -30.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |