Explore the Family Name Thackston
The meaning of Thackston
English (Lancashire): variant of Theakston. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Thackston in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Thackston has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,638 in prevalence but dropped to 24,874 by the 2010 census, marking a 5.23% decline. The count for this surname remained stable at 1,000 individuals in both years, while its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,638 | #24,874 | -5.23% |
| Count | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thackston
In terms of ethnic identity, the Thackston surname is primarily associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group represented 93.50% of individuals with this surname in 2000 and slightly increased to 93.70% in 2010. The number of people with this surname identifying as Black witnessed a small reduction, decreasing from 4.20% in 2000 to 4.00% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races showed a significant increase, going from 0.70% in 2000 to 0.90% in 2010, which is a change of 28.57%. The Hispanic representation held steady at 0.70% across the two census years. There were no individuals with the Thackston surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 93.7% | 0.21% |
| Black | 4.2% | 4% | -4.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.9% | 28.57% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |