Explore the Family Name Thalken
The meaning of Thalken
Probably patronymic from Talig or a similar short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with theod ‘people, tribe’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thalken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thalken has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Thalken was ranked as the 82,344th most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped to the 95,115th spot, marking a 15.51% drop in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 213 in 2000 to 192 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 9.86%. Correspondingly, the proportion of Thalken bearers per 100,000 people saw a reduction of 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #95,115 | -15.51% |
| Count | 213 | 192 | -9.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thalken
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Thalken surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.12% of those with the Thalken surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 98.96% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Hispanic populations in both 2000 and 2010. Furthermore, the census did not record any individuals with the Thalken surname having two or more races during these time periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 98.96% | 0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |