Explore the Family Name Thalmann
The meaning of Thalmann
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Thal with the addition of Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’. 2. German (Thälmann): from a personal name from Old High German diot ‘people, tribe’ (ancient Germanic theudo-) + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ruediger, Erwin, Hans, Heinz, Kurt, Manfred, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Thalmann in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thalmann saw a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Thalmann ranked 44,430 in terms of commonality and fell to rank 49,636 by 2010, indicating an 11.72% drop. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 456 in 2000 to 423 in 2010, signifying a 7.24% reduction. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 17.65%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #49,636 | -11.72% |
| Count | 456 | 423 | -7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thalmann
In terms of ethnic identity, the Thalmann surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a hefty 96.49% of those with the Thalmann surname were of White ethnicity, and this figure slightly reduced to 96.22% in 2010. The presence of the Thalmann surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander community vanished entirely, going from 1.32% in 2000 to zero in 2010. However, there was a new emergence of the Thalmann surname within the Hispanic community and among those identifying as two or more races, both groups recording a 1.18% appearance in 2010. The Black community and the American Indian and Alaskan Native community have no recorded instances of the Thalmann surname for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 96.22% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |