Explore the Family Name Thalacker
The meaning of Thalacker
German: topographic name from Middle High German tal ‘valley’ + acker ‘field, open country’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thalacker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thalacker has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,829th most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 47,878th place, a change of -4.47%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 439 in 2000 to 442 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 0.68%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -6.25%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #47,878 | -4.47% |
| Count | 439 | 442 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thalacker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Thalacker surname identify as White. This group made up 98.18% of Thalackers in 2000, and while still dominant in 2010, their proportion dipped slightly to 95.93%, a decrease of -2.29%. In comparison, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities within the Thalacker surname saw an emergence in 2010, making up 1.36% and 1.81% respectively, where they were previously unrepresented in 2000. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 95.93% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |