Explore the Family Name Thamm
The meaning of Thamm
German: variant of Tamm. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Reinhard, Dieter, Erwin, Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thamm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thamm increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Thamm was ranked 71,143rd most popular surname in the United States while in 2010 it climbed to a rank of 70,208, marking an increase of 1.31%. The actual number of individuals with the surname also rose from 256 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, representing an 8.98% growth rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #70,208 | 1.31% |
| Count | 256 | 279 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thamm
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Thamm has shown some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (98.05%) of those carrying the Thamm surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 93.91%, indicating a decrease of 4.22%. Meanwhile, new instances of Thamm appearing within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities were recorded in 2010 at rates of 1.79% and 2.51% respectively. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 93.91% | -4.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |