Explore the Family Name Thane
The meaning of Thane
English and Scottish: variant of Thain. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Klaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thane in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Thane" has seen a slight decrease in rank from 47,838 in 2000 to 48,628 in 2010. This represents a change of -1.65. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.33%, from 416 in 2000 to 434 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #48,628 | -1.65% |
| Count | 416 | 434 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thane
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname "Thane," as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some variation between 2000 and 2010. While the largest group identified as White, decreasing slightly from 90.14% in 2000 to 85.94% in 2010, there were increases in other ethnic identity groups. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 3.85% to 5.76%, an increase of 49.61%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew from 2.16% to 2.53%, a 17.13% increase. The Black community using the surname Thane also saw an increase from 3.13% to 4.15%, a growth of 32.59%. There was no change in the count for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.14% | 85.94% | -4.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.85% | 5.76% | 49.61% |
| Black | 3.13% | 4.15% | 32.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.53% | 17.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |