Explore the Family Name Tharaldson
The meaning of Tharaldson
Americanized form of Norwegian Tharaldsen: patronymic from the personal name Tharald, from Old Norse Thór(v)aldr, composed of the name of the god Thórr (see Thor) + valdr ‘ruler’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tharaldson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tharaldson has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 55,003 in terms of commonality but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to 57,516, representing a change of -4.57%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 350 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.14%. The proportion of people named Tharaldson per 100k decreased by -7.69% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #57,516 | -4.57% |
| Count | 350 | 354 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tharaldson
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Tharaldson surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of -1.12% from 99.71% in 2000 to 98.59% in 2010. Ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives were not represented among Tharaldson's in either year. There was also no recorded change for those identifying as two or more races. It's noteworthy to mention that some data may be suppressed for privacy reasons, thus not reflecting in the table.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.71% | 98.59% | -1.12% |
| 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% |