Explore the Family Name Thaman
The meaning of Thaman
Indian (Punjab): name meaning ‘support’ in Punjabi (Sanskrit stambha- ‘to support’). Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ash, Shalu.
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How common is the last name Thaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thaman has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Thaman was ranked 73,154 in popularity with 247 people carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 70,645 and the count of individuals with the Thaman surname had grown by 12.15% to 277 individuals. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #70,645 | 3.43% |
| Count | 247 | 277 | 12.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thaman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Thaman. In 2000, 93.52% of those with the surname were identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 87.36% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Thamans with Asian or Pacific Islander ethnic identity more than doubled from 3.24% to 6.5%. The 2010 data also shows new representation from other ethnic identities not previously recorded in 2000: 2.53% identified as Hispanic and 1.81% as Black. There was also a small percentage (1.81%) who identified with two or more races. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category, however, saw no changes over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 87.36% | -6.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.24% | 6.5% | 100.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |